A Good Consumer?

A Good Consumer?

A Poem by Barbara Walker
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A poem regarding consumerism, be a good American consumer. I f you can't keep up with the Jones', at least keep up with the Smith's

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Buy that watch, buy that car,
buy that blouse,buy that coat,
don't forget to buy that boat!

Buy that big, black motorcycle,
buy that beautiful, white horse,
and buy some hay, of course!

Buy a new dining table,
buy a very loud stereo,
buy a nice machine to sew.

Buy a large, stuffed couch,
buy an awesome 5g phone,
buy a house, shaped like a dome. 

Buy a reclining chair,
buy a gentle, little mare,
buy binoculars, so you can stare.

Buy a day at a spa,
Buy a flat screen TV,
buy a surprise gift for me!

Buy some itunes,
buy a diamond ring,
buy a colorful ding-a-ling.

Buy a fast, extreme skateboard,
buy a blue, fancy bow,
buy a riding machine to mow.

Buy a large capacity washer,
buy a set of dinner dishes,
buy three very special wishes.

Buy a pair of sexy shoes,
buy your dog a juicy bone,
buy a chocolate dipped ice cream cone.

Buy some birthstone pierced earrings,
buy a pair of fluffy warm slippers,
buy a pair of sharp seam rippers.

Buy a camping trailer,
buy a nice red bike,
just buy anything you like!

Buy that emerald necklace,
buy that diamond ring,
just be a good consumer, buy anything!

Buy twenty pounds of fine, white sand,
buy a two gallon bucket,
buy a ...oh, f**k it!

© 2013 Barbara Walker


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it apparently is what makes the world go round

Posted 11 Years Ago


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haha, I actually really like it. Kinda punkish,its raw.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Barbara Walker

11 Years Ago

thanks Cole!
Hahaha, pretty funny, by the end I was where the heck is she going with this one! I get it, and love the ending...fook it is right!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Barbara Walker

11 Years Ago

Thanks Frieda! I'm glad you got it, otherwise I'd have to rewrite it!
I found this both sarcastic and hilarious because it is so true! Unfortunately, thanks to you, I am now completely broke (LOL)

Good message here, keep it up!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Barbara Walker

11 Years Ago

Thanks Dean! I'm sorry you're broke! Forget those Jones'!
I like it. I like the structure of the poem and I like the message. It's amazing to see how much people will put themselves in debt just to have the latest 'things'.

My last car was a 1993 Honda Accord that finally died after 327,000 miles.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Barbara Walker

11 Years Ago

Thank you! Yes, we are a consumer driven society that's for sure!

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Added on April 6, 2013
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Barbara Walker
Barbara Walker

Lake Havasu City, AZ



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I am retired from the Postal Service. I find I write poetry to help myself through difficult times and I have written many poems in response to the chronic pain I've been living with for over 30 year.. more..

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