Thursday, March 9, 2023

I Bought It Anyway


I did a thing. 

I ordered a shirt 
and paid way too much for it. 
It's only a t-shirt, 
and in my mind that means it shouldn't cost more than ten bucks. 
This cost much more than that. 
But I bought it anyway.

The email today said that it's on its way. 
It cost another $6.99 for shipping. 
I hate paying for shipping. 
But I bought it anyway.

There's a good chance I could get in trouble for wearing it to school. 
Or even just out in public. 
That's why I hesitated when I saw it. 
But I bought it anyway.

I'm not a rebel. 
I hate conflict. 
I avoid it like the plague. 
But I bought it anyway.

It made me laugh.
It made me feel I had to have it.
It made a point that needed to be made.
So, I bought it anyway.












4 comments:

  1. Great shirt. I have a "I read banned books" tote bag. I like the way you set up the poem and your title.
    "It made a point that needed to be made" - absolutely!

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  2. I love the shirt and your slice. Your repeating line made me feel the tension you felt over your purchase. Wear it well!

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  3. Love the format and the way you built up the anticipation for the end-totally worth it! The repetition of "I bought it anyway" really worked well! Hope you write about what happens when you get it!

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  4. This is cute! I'm a tshirt snob too, and would probably buy (and wear!!) this. I, too, hate paying for shipping, and also believe a tshirt should cost $10 LOL. Happy wearing!

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