Truly, Madly, Deeply

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How organized you are, How bright you are,
It's a delight to walk through your massive alleys.

A true example of everything under one roof,
Everything you put up is another temptation.

Your tasting stalls bring joy to my life.

The different varieties of things you offer,
Gives me a feeling of being in a new country everyday.

Whether I crave for pastas from Italy, 
Mangoes from India,
Delicious cheese from Holland,
Clothes from Thailand,
Dates from Yemen,
Biscuits from England, 
Apples from Australia,
Sushi from Japan,
I know I only have to visit one place, which is you

Don't I have a set of boots
For that wonderful trip I have planned?
I just have to walk into your spacious branch
To get what I desire

Do I want to impress a close friend on her birthday?
I just need to walk into your nearest branch

Looking to visit you again is no problem,
Because you make sure I come in again,
By handing out those instant cash deals 
During check-out

With you, what I need is always next door

I miss you so much, Carrefour.

When will you visit Singapore?









Comments

Arun said…
MAF should publish this! Wish I could write like you. Seriously, Carrefour is that one place were we get to buy literally anything. Missing them since March.

May 25, 2020 at 1:33 PM
Chaileo said…
Awwww, thank you Arun. I have been missing them dearly since a year. Hope you get to enjoy their service soon!

Chai
May 25, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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