A building as if
a holiday venue
inviting you through its beckoning doors.
Allured by the music
you know oh so well
your caught in the web of the shopping mall.
Around and around
it leads you so sweet
as every shop displays its treats
into and out of
you pass without a care
while your wallet is shouting
beware beware.
Flowers and waterfalls
balloons for the kids
places to eat and seats for a rest.
Then long before you know it
hours have passed
in your hand are bags
of things not asked,
things that only caught the eye
and sad old wallet gives a sigh.