Long lines at the market,
Put me into thought.
Played a game to myself,
With this idea, why not?
Link some in the lines,
To the Chinese Zodiac.
You know, the placemat,
At most restaurants, in fact.
The Rabbit I thought,
This thin person in line.
No, not the lettuce,
But, good luck came to mind.
Looking down at his phone,
Replying, many texts.
Lot of good going on,
His smile, makes me guess.
The Snake I visualized.
A woman, much makeup.
Air thick with her perfume,
Filled my nostrils right up.
She’s wise and intense?
But, tends to be vain.
Yes, the Snake fits her here.
Would be appropriate, then.
The Monkey for the child,
Trying to persuade Dad.
Is intelligent, can influence,
For that large cookie bag.
The Ox for the Grand Mom,
Grand Kids by her side.
Bright, patient, inspiring,
Wee ones are her pride.
The signs of the Zodiac,
Explain dark sides, traits.
Of the creatures on the mat,
While in line, I still wait.
The Dog can be stubborn,
The Boar, marital rifts.
The Rooster so eccentric,
Rat’s, aloof, a spend thrift.
The Tiger is aggressive,
The Horse, so impatient.
Sheep wants to be unknown,
Dragon likes life complex.
Along with the traits,
The placemat also lists.
The creatures to avoid.
Sign might not mix well with.
The 12 on the placemat,
I decline to reveal me.
Just will say I get along,
With the Signs of my family.
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THANKS WBL ~ Great analogies ~ its not only in the Hypermarket ! We meet them all at Home in College in the Office ~ BUT ~ especially in the CHURCH ~ of necessity "All Human Life is there" Thanks for sharing BRIAN
Thanks again. I think those zodiac placemats are a riot and great conversation while you're waiting for your food. Thanks for reading 🙂
I am a dragon..with fire as my element....I definitely am complex...I like this a lot...it was something different..
The dragon is excellent thanks so much for your comment😄
This is a really great poem! i think everytime we go to eat at the chinese restaurant we are all reading the placemats. What a fun poem!
Thank you. It is always fun. And great to see who you might not get along with😄
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