Irony

Irony is a funny thing

Mere coincidences

That can make me laugh, plant a smirk on my face

But this time around,

Only a sigh escapes from my lips

This time around,

It’s a different kind of irony

The kind where intentions are to impress and wow

And yet my actions only resulted in disappointment

Without a single comment on my progress

Why did I even bother

Irony is not a funny thing

Not today,

Not this time around

Mask

I wake up to a new morning.

What should I wear today?

How am I feeling today?

If only those two could be answered harmoniously.

Whether I am sad, angry, or sluggish,

A poker face may not be good enough here.

I will need a solid mask—

A strong, happy mask that is.

Happiness is contagious.

It can spread a smile onto even a stranger’s face.

I shall wear a smile today.

The Joys of Shopping

Go shopping? Why yes, please

Get my wallet and grab the keys

I enter the store and cold air blasts into my face

Sections of garments are presented in an open space

Ooo look, this dress is shiny! and oh! This one has lace!

Over and over again my heart does a little race

Inhale a breath as I see something I desire

My eyes gleam with joy—especially if it’s low price

If I said my feet didn’t ache, I’d be a liar

For my exercise today, this will suffice

Left before eating breakfast, and totally forgot about lunch

Yet browsing each isle is enough to feed me

Sucked into this addiction, is my hunch

A pained wallet is often the fee

Spinning and turning like a princess at a ball

The mirror is my audience on the wall

My mom and cousin critique in the fitting room

Shopping with friends is fun,

but I like shopping with my mother the best of all :)