The Museum Store

There isn’t one thing that I need

But so much I could buy,

Though contemplating purchases,

It pays to question why.

 

I’m at the age when I will try

To spend a little less,

For I have lots of jewelry

And tchotchkes, I confess.

 

Yet here’s my rule of thumb when I

Find something that appeals –

I picture leaving it behind

To see the way that feels.

 

If never seeing it again

Begins to make me sad,

I know that once it’s mine, I’ll be

Relieved and more than glad.

 

An object that brings joy

And is a splurge I can afford

Makes me give in to temptation

With each smile as my reward.