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Grocery Runs

And runaway prices

By Loryne AndaweyPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Grocery Runs
Photo by Emil Kalibradov on Unsplash

I can’t be the only one

Who thinks that a grocery run

Shouldn't cause the stress

Or clammy sweat

Of a wallet left undone

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Thank you for lingering

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About the Creator

Loryne Andawey

Health, Happiness & Abundance.

Currently enjoying the company of Francis, Mike, C.H., Gammastack, Michelle, Cosimo, Kristen, Bronson, Bella, Talia, Sean, Babs, Kelli, Rick, Dharrsheena, Heather, Gina and many, many more!

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Donna Renee3 years ago

    It’s absolutely absurd right now. 😩. Way to put it into poetry!! ❤️

  • Paul Stewart3 years ago

    again getting to those real issues in a beautifully poetic way! well done, Loryne!

  • J. R. Lowe3 years ago

    Ahh I felt this. Everything’s so expensive these days 😭

  • Quincy.V3 years ago

    This poem is a delightful and creative way to express relatable emotions and experiences.💗💗

  • Sadly, no, the stress of shopping is all too common these days. Good commentary.

  • I agree!

  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    No definitely not the only one! I find grocery shopping very stressful! Love your Limerick ☘️

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