The....

...Staples Scramble.  That's the name of this game,
or any laminate, heck it's all just a name;
that's really not - entirely true,
Staples is the ONE - tried and true!

The day started off in the usual way,
Tim Hortons on Main Street, it's Saturday!
You see, some things never change,
if you can get close, you're within range.

Of course, next the inevitable WalMart stop,
if I was never asked for that I would drop.
A sweatshirt, sneakers, CD and paper pack later,
we back on the road - what could be greater?

Now we're at Target, there's a DVD,
Season 2 Part One of iCarly.
Of course that insert is made of paper,
oh, go on and do it! You laminating hater.

Then, this is only the first, trip to Staples,
laminate eight projects please, no lables;
they sure look good, don't they Dad?
Do you think that's her way to say you've been had?

It was still early, too early to eat,
over to the Mall, it's going to be neat;
well most stores don't open until it's ten,
but Sears is and it's the one place we've never been.

A quick walk around, there's no Celtics stuff,
kids with parents who shop here must have it rough;
But WAIT what is that up ahead?
I'll be darned it's Hello Kitty! Yep, that's what I said.

Look at that shirt Dad! It's just my size!
Dad looks sheepish, oh, what a surprise.
The price is decent and really fair,
go ahead buy it, what do I care? (it's only money)

Oh Dad!!! I forgot to do these two things!
How could that happen? I heard no bell rings?
Right back to Staples, it's quick and not far,
you go right in, I'll wait in the car.

Now we are going to eat at Subway,
over in Brewer, a quick get a way.
Good meals and the price is not bad,
Oh Wait - here it comes, I going to be had. (Again?)

Dad, over in Mardens they have a book,
I know it's there Dad, I've already had a look,
it's not expensive Dad, they've got good prices,
well, let's go and look, oh, her devices.

The book is there and it's fifty-five cents,
oh, look there's a calendar, she shows her parent(s).
The total expense is one oh seven,
of course there's a project - right back to heaven.

Over to Staples the other one this time,
oh the wiles of this child of mine.
Just one project, Dad, you'll be fine,
and you'll get home, Dad, just in time.

And so goes the journey, to Staples and back,
there were no options, except an attack.
It's the way of the girl, it doesn't change much,
stuff stays the same, and you know Staples and such.

Enjoy your day!