Let's go shopping

Funny but I'd rather buy something old and used than something brand new. Re-purposing items is a satisfying adventure for me as you will read in this poem:

Thrift Store and More

Thrift stores are addictive; it's the thrill of the find,
A bargain, a treasure, a one-of-a-kind,
I know, I'm a "thrifter"; I've got lots of spunk,
Buying what many others considered their junk,
It's nostalgic and curious to see what is there,
It's the precious reminder of grandma's old chair,
I can browse there for hours, getting lost in the past,
I take a leisurely stroll; nothing rushed, nothing fast,
I'm just looking for something; not knowing what it will be,
The surprise of it all is the best part you see,
Do I need it?  Is it useful?  Oh, probably not,
I have all I need; I have quite a lot.
It is fun; like fishing, and the reward is the catch,
Old books, glassware, random items that don't match,
Donate your old stuff to the thrift store you choose,
It's a win-win situation; you've got nothing to lose,
You may have the treasure that I'm looking for,
As I wander about in the second-hand store.

Tammy Harvey   written:  6/5/2016