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Balladeer
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0 posted 2006-01-30 07:47 PM




It's Friday night at Wal-Mart!
I am set and dressed to go!
It is time to get a head start
To the greatest place I know.
Parking lot is full already
Though the night has just begun
Hey! It's Friday night at Wal-Mart!
This is gonna be such fun!

    

I can see the Wal-Mart shoppers
Seeking bargains left and right
Young and old and teeny-boppers
Buying everything in sight.
Grab a large bag or a small cart
Load it up till it gets full
'Cause it's Friday night at Wal-Mart
And I'm charging like a bull!!!

    

Take a walk to Sports department,
Grab a putter....practice putts.
People eye me in amazement
Thinking I am slightly nuts
Maybe so but I've a good heart
Never bothered anyone.
It's just Friday night at Wal-Mart
And i'm having lots of fun!!

Over to the Book department
Read my favorite magazine
Browse through Time, S.I. and Newsweek
Reader's Digest, Silver Screen.
You won't ever catch me fall short
Of the news that's happening
When it's Friday night at Wal-Mart..
It's an academic thing!!!

    

I may ogle pretty misses
Dressed in shorts and mini-skirts.
In my mind I send them kisses
Though I don't overtly flirt.
Love to watch the girls in tight shorts
Reach for items on the shelf.
Yep, it's Friday night at Wal-Mart
And I just can't help myself!!

Shoe department is my next stop,
Look for something comfortable..
Sneakers, loafers, boots and flip-flops
Try them till I've had my fill.
Never buy them - I just like to
Revel in the way they feel.
It is Friday night at Wal-Mart..
Such an economic deal!

    

You can saunter to the Snack Bar,
Grab a dog and cherry coke,
Have a meal that will go far
Without making you go broke.
Have a seat and watch the shoppers
Walking up and down the aisle.
I love Friday nights at Wal-Mart!
How they always make me smile!

There are other things to do here...
Try out toys in Juvenile,
Head on over to Electronics,
Watch some t.v. for a while.
Sniff the flowers in the Garden Shop..
Their perfume fills my nose.
There is so much more to Wal-Mart
Than a rack or two of clothes!

    

But it's late - my age is showing
And I musn't overdo.
Time to get my body going
Now that Friday night is through.
Week-end's now off to a great start
Since I had a real good time
Spending Friday night at Wal-Mart
And I didn't spend a dime!!!!

[This message has been edited by Balladeer (09-22-2007 06:01 PM).]

© Copyright 2006 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2006-01-30 08:11 PM


I didn't get the music but I really enjoyed.  i had just never thought of WalMart in that way before.  Great reading.  Joyce
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2 posted 2006-01-30 08:45 PM


It's not music, Joyce. Click the link for my recital of the poem. Thanks for enjoying!
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3 posted 2006-01-31 10:26 AM


Dang it!!! LOL I really wish I'd read this last week... BEFORE I ended up at Walmart on a Friday night! LOL I was wondering why the crowds... it wasn't end-of-month payday, but the aisles were too packed to move through! *S* (And I didn't even know all the hot spots... so I missed out on the fun! LOL)

Thoroughly enjoyed, Deer One! *S*

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4 posted 2006-01-31 12:57 PM


Balladeer
Enjoyed the read and clicked on the sight but it did not work.

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5 posted 2006-01-31 01:07 PM


oh lolol, at our walmart they have introduced SELF checkout stands...*nods her head with a very knowing look* need I say more?
you have to be insane or have a lot of time on your hands to go on Friday night...

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6 posted 2006-01-31 01:13 PM



at the responses....

Are you SURE they're not going to come grab this and make a song of it, as well?  I could hear a certain tempo...

and a certain bum-da-bum-bum-bum.


The Lady
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7 posted 2006-01-31 02:43 PM




Funny!



JamesMichael
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8 posted 2006-01-31 11:14 PM


I spend lots of money in Wal-Mart...James
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9 posted 2006-01-31 11:41 PM


Sent you my return poem in email   This is just cute Michael, but you forgot to go to the makeup department that is where all the women hide out.
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10 posted 2006-02-01 12:05 PM


Balladeer~

LOL once again!

The 'prices keep falling' ... but your hilarious poetry never will !!!

You are a hoot and I've got a wheelchair gang that shops EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at our local WalMart that will enjoy the heck out of this !!!

Oh, believe me ... you'll be printed and posted in every home at Orange Park Mobile Home Community !!!!

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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11 posted 2006-02-01 12:46 PM


Great recital and great poem!  LOL!  Hey, but I almost boycotted the poem when I saw Wal-Mart in the title!   ....jo
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12 posted 2006-02-01 01:28 AM


I am with Marge Lol that is a truely different way to look at Walmart. Its a great write and recital.

Danie

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13 posted 2006-02-01 07:27 AM


LOL....yanno..it's sad that it's come to this. Walmart for your kicks...but, even old Balladeer's get old...but, it does give ya alotta free time to write fine poetry like this....Well done ya old fart...
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14 posted 2006-02-01 02:29 PM


Check your email, I sent you two skalliwags a little rebuttal.

In my little email
You both will find your prize,
trust me when I tell you
that you won't belive your eyes!

LOL, had to give this a second go round.

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15 posted 2006-02-01 08:02 PM


suthern gal...every week has a friday night...now you know where to go!

Sy..turn up that hearing aid!!!

luminosity..my insanity has never been in doubt!

Sunshine...there was no "bum" in this. I didn't mention Toerag once!

Lady...glad you enjoyed!

James Michael..there are support groups for that malady

Mysteria...the make-up department? You mean to look at their FACES??????

Marge....my wildest dreams have been fulfilled! My kindest regards to the group...

iliana....boycott??? Wal-Mart is an institution - and many of us belong in institutions!!

Danie....thank you for coming along to shop!

Toerag...better than those Blue Plate (or is that bluehair) specials you're used to!

Mysteria...you are one clever (and malicious) lady!

Toerag
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16 posted 2006-02-02 03:31 PM


No, I don't get into blue hair, blue plate or (like you), front porch "blue light" specials.....but, your poem/poems are all pretty special old man...
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17 posted 2006-02-02 05:09 PM


Oh my, This is too precious. I rarely got to Wal-Mart. Hate the size of the place, but darn if you are going to be there on Friday nights, you might find me lurking about. LOL.Terrific martyjo
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18 posted 2006-02-02 05:52 PM


oh my, this is way to funny, reading while listening to your voice is just great. Thank you for a bright friday-night smile at Wal-Mart.

(((hugs)))
Charisma

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19 posted 2006-03-10 03:18 AM


You are a braver soul than I am.  I hate shopping Walmart any time of day.  You are taking your life in your hands shopping on Friday nights after payday.  But window dressing may be the allure!  Very cute write, Michael.


Klassy


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20 posted 2006-03-10 10:22 AM


Mike- I started this day off with a bit of a challenge that I allowed to put me into a... uh... "mood> The next thing I know I am in hysterics over some guys adventures at Americas favorite superstore.

Thanks for the laugh, and I look forward to reading... and hearing... more from you.


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21 posted 2006-03-10 11:44 AM


You just started Bettie's day with a huge smile again! (She just saw your pic too, and said "He's CUTE, huh?" *battin' lashes*)

And yep, she's all dressed and ready for her weekly lunch with her fresh from the cradle boyfriend, but wanted me to



too cute Mike

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22 posted 2006-03-11 02:01 PM



I'm getting home sick to Florida times, hearing your voice Deer, wish I could've sit beside you on Friday nights on Walmart, I like to watch people too

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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23 posted 2006-03-18 12:00 PM


Darn it...passed it up last night
I happen to have the flu.
But I love them Friday's after dark
With shelves of all the new.

I'll have to wait till next week
Today's a day in bed.
Though, I really need some tissues
To catch the sneezin' from this head.

Too weak to leave this morning
But maybe will in time.
Tonight I'll pretend it's Friday
Spending Wal-Mart words in rhyme....


M



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24 posted 2006-03-18 08:16 PM


It reminded me of some great shopping when i was in america, haven't seen one in england yet,but enjoyable read
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25 posted 2006-03-18 08:23 PM


Well, it was fun writing and I'm glad you all had some fun reading
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