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The Mall 2001 A.D....a shopping odyssey
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The Mall 2001 A.D....a shopping odyssey |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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I bow to the hallowed storefront walls and two-story concrete waterfall winged creatures, carved in fine detail grace the gates of stores, upscale the guardian angels of retail behold the salesmen so well oiled selling trinkets and gargoyles as they kiss the feet of patrons, loyal a marketplace filled with smelly candles loincloths, robes and strappy sandals marauding hordes of teenage vandals almighty stairs of moving stripes escalate our spending heights to ever more tempting sinful delights savor the sinful stench in the air from the food court at the top of the stairs serving sacrificial fast food fare heavenly choirs of cash registers sing with pieces of silver offerings rejoice rejoice rejoice, kaChing!!! a solemn voice on P.A. system, says "hark, a little soul is missing" her parents hope the throngs are listening an oasis of plants, green plastic lush and ersatz marble fountains, plush past which the pious shoppers rush rise up, rise up, and hear the call lift up thine eyes, and see the scrawl behold the writing on the wall the signs upon these sacred halls say "big sale next week come one, come all thy bargains await thee at the mall" [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (edited 12-14-2001).] |
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DarkAngelChelle Member
since 2001-12-06
Posts 87Kansas |
Hehe! I thoroughly enjoyed this one, Lyra.  It made me giggle to think of the classical Greek architecture and images meeting modern-day fashion and cappucino bars. ~What is cherished most is what must be the hardest fought for.~ |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,this doesn`t sound like our mall at all.I would rather go to K Mart anytime.  But to tell you the truth I just love to shop.We went last night to pick up some toys for Toy for Tots and I had to hide them from Chase.TAKE CARE!    Love, Juanita |
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Son Netier Member
since 2001-12-11
Posts 116The Garden State |
So wonderfully mirthful, a delight to the reader Bill |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Madame Chipmunk- LOL...love this! You've described the experience well. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles) Sooooooo creative and cute this write is, sweet friend! (smiles) Clearance saile, everything must go!!! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so very much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* hey...I think I was there yesterday...but the crush was so great I couldn't see a thing so I went home until an early morning trip could be arranged. LOL I love it. So well done. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling girl this is utterly wonderful. I really and truly adore this. As always your writing is insightful and witty. This is a keeper for certain. I know just what you mean too. It sounds just like our shopping mall  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Son and Chelle, Its the mall, alright...and its probably the way people shopped in ancient times also. The ancient Greeks invented everything else, so they probably invented shopping malls also.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Juanita...it sounds like you and your family have such a wonderful time at Christmas... I have often wished I could celebrate it without guilt. In fact, I've just written a poem about that...stay tuned!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Vicky and Noah...thanks so much for enjoying my poem...Now, go finish your shopping odysseys and have a great Christmas!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karen and Marsha....thanks so much for your replies.... Only 8 more days to Christmas... You had better get back to that mall, right away.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (edited 12-17-2001).] |
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