Shopping Spree. AKA - Retail Therapy.

 In that moment, it's just as 
"Affective."
Even more so, just as
Expen$ive.

You try not to think about
It, so you turn away...

Your beautifully, thick lashed
Lids act as curtains -
Shielding your eyes.

In the same amount of time,
Spent in a regular Therapy session.
You are momentarily relieved.

As you tap your card on the
Eftpos, you watch on in
Both joy and disbelief.

As the machine swallows
Up your money, greedily.
Unknowingly, you are
Subconsciously feeding
Fuel into the fire -

The belly of the Beast
Growing rounder and
Wider. 

You fill in on your weekly
Subscription, by giving in.
And feeding your secret
Obsession.

The financial stock market laugh
In your face, unknown by you, from
Behind closed doors.

Excited, you eagerly gather
Up your newly purchased
Possessions.

Yet, still you find yourself
Craving even more.

The array of items packed
Like precious cargo in various
Bags of both size and colour,
Silently egging you on.

Once the products have
Served their purposes and
The fun has worn out.

It's just another reason
For you to go out and about,
To your favourite stores.

The happiness that comes
Over you in that moment,
Is what it's all about.

For now, nothing excites your inner
Child more than a much deserved,
'Shopping Spree. AKA - Retail Therapy!' 

- Alexandra Pierotti.