On Sale

I bought a flannel shirt today
Because it was on sale.
I should have bought a tank top
But let thriftiness prevail.

The shirt is soft and cozy warm,
In subtle gorgeous plaid;
As far as flannel shirts go,
It’s the nicest one I’ve had.

The fit was fine, the price was great –
I’ll wear it quite a lot;
But not for several months at least,
Because it is too hot.

I’ll add it to my closet
With my other winter clothes,
And there it will remain
Until the winter, I suppose.

The problem buying things on sale,
Especially ones to wear,
Is, by the time the weather’s right,
You might forget it’s there!