The Pre-Winter Construct Cup

Marauding Crowds

I find myself wanting to curl into feral position
As I drive past the Super Centre
This mad rush
Spending time marauding
Cutting others off
Fighting the battle
To find just the right thing.
All of it scares me.
I find it funny that all this happens
After everyone gives thanks
When families are gathered to feast
On time honoured traditions
And indulge in watching football.
I guard my heart and my handbag
As I venture into the grocery store
To buy a few items that have run out.
All I really want to do it hide away
And let Cyber Monday
Become a distant memory
As I thank God
I started my Christmas hunting
Back in May
When no one was even thinking
About the holidays.

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{dropnote:"Notes}
Prompt for: November 23rd, 2018 (fyn)
Subject or Theme: Black Friday
Word(s) to Include: mad, curl, spend, time, guard
Forbidden Word(s): Friday, Black, Shop, present, gift, store, day, sale
Additional Parameters: Minimum 24 lines. Minimal rhyming.
Remember, do not use forbidden words ANYWHERE, including title or the brief description.

I signed up at 5:20 pm and this poem was due at noon today! That's okay - Nano brain!

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