Smitten.

I saw this lovely lady,

She really caught my eye.

She made me stop to look at her

I could not pass her by.

I thought I'd like to meet her

And made my way inside,

Pretending not to notice her

Whilst trying to decide.

Should I take her home with me

Or would that be unwise.

A single man living on my own,

I'd be viewed with some surprise.

What the heck I took her up,

And made towards the door.

Paid ten quid to the charity shop

And not a penny more.

Now here she sits without a stitch

My Black Art Deco Figure.

She gives me lots of pleasure

But I wish her lamp was bigger.

[Hacienda]

Amazing what we find in Wonderful Charity Shops, My Spanish Sevillana Dancer was there waiting for me to Buy her. I hope your Beautiful Lady Figure brings Pleasure every day Don, I'm sure She will. Hugs XXX

[sassy59]

She sounds beautiful Don and worth every penny. Xxxx

[Hidden]

One quid = £1 = 0ne pound = 100 pence = 1.25USD

[SquirrelsHolt]

Good morning Mr. D and a very happy person 😃 I am to scan through your rhyme very quickly,only to read 🎷🎺🎶 ,you've found yourself a woman,who caught your eye and it was 💞 love at first sight by all accounts!

Oh happy 😁as I am for you,there is some uncertainty about her age and she could well come from the Art Deco era but kept good care of herself! As we all grow older we don't want any surprises that will upset us ......did she tell you her name and did she come with any paperwork 📜 ?

In any event,she made your day a good one and will go down in my books,as a real Mr.D Classic !!!!

I've had a morning from 😈 hell so you could not have timed it better because you and the Art Deco lady have had me laughing out loud!! 🙉

[Hidden in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

To be honest SH I've since found that she's a bit of a flighty bit well know around the charity shop fraternity.

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to Hidden]

Now that's just blooming typical, isn't it . I trust that Midge isn't at all bothered by her presence but I'm thinking of Scarecrow Sally & Dolly even know about her. If Art Deco lady isn't going on any travels with you ie she'll be house sitting,then best option is to not let the girls know. Just imagine them all fighting over you!

[skischool]

So dodgy lamps and figurines are what caught our dear Don's eye

when i thought your mind was really set on Kate's steak and kidney pie

And what thinks Midge of this dark and sultry guest

Probably thinks the man's gone potty and certainly past his best.

S & S xx

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

I've already warned you about this young Grasshopper, ROFLMAO does me no good at my age!

[skischool in reply to Hidden]

Master you now even write in a language foreign to me.is there no end to your talents? x

[majji in reply to Hidden]

Do you need any help getting up Cap'n?

[JANET127]

You are incredible Mr Don! Beautiful poem! I like the way you turn it around at the end! Janet127

[chubby2x22]

Oooh Don, just think of the early dark nights, your lady of the lamp will give you a warm glow. Lol. Jane✨

[SORRELHIPPO]

Gave me a giggle, looking at women's lib. (for those of us who are straight) was trying to think what I could buy in a second hand shop, much too little available, can only think of Greek/Roman statues, I do not think they do lamps of those, shame!!

[bammy]

Love your poems Don you really cheer me up , especially after a spell in hospital with pneumonia bammy

[Hidden in reply to bammy]

I’m pleased it cheered you up a bit, Bammy, and I hope you soon recover from your spell in hospital, home is a much better place to be. 😉💐

[Kittykat2]

That's a good one Don.👍

I used to volunteer in the charity shop but used to be buying stuff all the time house was full of tat half the time.

Believing everything a bargain or I needed it I came home with all sorts !

Might have been fact we got it for half price a concession for volunteering.😏💕X

[Dilly2]

Quid slang for pound

[Katinka46]

Scallywag.... I think I feel a cartoon coming but not sure it would get past the moderators.

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

I can't imagine Kate doing, saying, writing or drawing, anything inappropriate. 😉

[joyce74]

Sure you will enjoy your bargain Don I too love strolling round the charity shops. My latest bargain was an ironing board just like brand new for £3 new price £30 not that it’s used a lot,

[Ergendl]

Just picked up a fantastic pair of gold cloth curtains in a charity shop - no price on, so the lady at the till asked for £4. Wonderful bargain.

[Hacienda in reply to Ergendl]

Same here Erg, My Long Silver ringed Cream Curtains Hanging in my Bedroom were from a Cancer Charity Shop , cost me £3, they look lovely, so pleased with every thing I buy from Charity Shops. (Hubby is Happy) don't spend much. xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

We are just a load of cheapskates at heart. 😅

[Hacienda in reply to Hidden]

True Don, It is something that's Embedded from a poorer background, even when we don't need too. I am always Known as "The Bargain Hunter" Ha Ha, Now there's a Picture. Expensive Hugs going to you Don XXXX

[Ergendl in reply to Hacienda]

My Dad would spend £7 in petrol going to get a bargain that saved £3.

[Shirleyj]

😁😁😁x

[majji]

Just her lamp Cap'n?

[Hidden in reply to majji]

Just the lamp. I declared my true love on here some time ago and a table lamp is no substitute. 🙁

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[majji]

You get better every month Cap'n - much like Cabernet Sauvignon . . .

[Hidden in reply to majji]

Full bodied and read?

[majji in reply to Hidden]

I "read" you as much as I possibly can . . . . and I am almost 5ft 3" . . .

[Hidden in reply to majji]

Well I'm shrinking and will probably be 5' 2" this time next year. 🙁

[majji in reply to Hidden]

Yay . . . . SNAP!

[Aingeful]

Love it !! 👍😁 xx