GO AHEAD: Make My Day

I’m wandering around the Golden Goose (thrift store).
Checking out all the crazy, interesting and sometimes icky items,
People have decided to give away.

The Halloween decoration tables really grab my attention.
I fix on a ragged past-her-prime witch,
Suitable for hanging on the front door.
She’s supposed to be a screamer,
As I’m pushing a couple of buttons,
Waiting for her to cut loose with a big ole wail...

“Excuse me,” says a perky woman with bright pink lipstick.
“I just want to say, you have a great smile that makes me happy.”
Then she turns and walks away.
Whoa. Wait a minute.
I’m thinking of a response.
When the stuffed Hag cuts loose with a high-pitched screech.
Who knew the ole girl had it in her?

As soon as I stick a sock in Witchy Poo’s mouth,
I search for and find my Lady of Compliments,.
Thanking her for making me feel so special.
Her name is C.J. and she graciously agreed to pose for this blip.

As for me,
I stand a little taller now, and of course, smile a little more