The point is?

Why
Do we think
That spending money
On useless items
Is good?

Why
Is buying
The latest gadget
More important
Than food?

Why
Do I see
After Christmas Season
Unwanted gifts
Discarded?

What
Is the point
Of indebtment
For a day
Of excess?

Xmas shopping

Traffic queues
Tills are ringing
Empty purses
Drunks singing

Children screaming
Lights too bright
Unguarded handbags
Pickpocket's delight

Harassed workers
Angry drivers
Tired shoppers
School skivers

Xmas shopping
I regret
I'll stay at home
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