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Blue Jeans

tattered
and torn
these old jeans
like a frayed soul
beyond repair
still catch eyes
of onlookers 
as i walk by 

patches 
hide the threads
and worn out seams
from view 

dirtied
then washed 
with tears
yet stains
remain

some things 
can”t be cleaned
nor replaced

clothescolorfree verse

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John Watt

February 12, 2020 at 7:10 PM

The sisterhood of the unraveling pants? Another poignant portrait from your poetic paintbrush. Congrats on #1. Hugs ~ John

Sandra Adams

February 12, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Thank you so much John :)

Beautiful Scars

February 12, 2020 at 7:19 AM

that ending...wow- some things just can't be replaced or cleaned. Beautiful poem lovely lady. Wish you a good day! x:-)

Sandra Adams

February 12, 2020 at 8:38 PM

thank you so much my sweet friend...it was a bus scribble...I used to have time to write on my bus, not so much these days! hugs

Chris Green

February 11, 2020 at 6:56 AM

Another bus scribble takes a first place slot. Gotta love this bus scribbles. Congrats Sandy on your winning entry in this contest. This was one of my favorites of yours.

Sandra Adams

February 11, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Thank you so much Chris...I remember you liking this one when I wrote it...hugs

Perceive Ray

January 5, 2020 at 9:09 PM

TRUTH....A journey in jeans....and a whole lot more...thanks with enjoyment...

Sandra Adams

January 5, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Thank you so much Ray...

John Hamilton

January 5, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Loved this 5 minute scribble, you sure know how to weave a metaphor out of anything...what a talent!!!

Sandra Adams

January 5, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Thank you John... sometimes i get bored waiting on the kids, summer, even fall offer lots to pen... winter the imagination has to think of something...my jeans became the thing to pen about that day... glad you liked it... hugs

Jennifer Proxenos

January 4, 2020 at 9:14 AM

Jean,s what would we do without them - a must in everyone's wardrobe - love your comparison to life! One day out shopping with my torn jeans, a little girl turned to her mother and said, 'Mummy shame that lady can't afford new jeans, should we give her some money to buy a new pair? Blessings, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams

January 4, 2020 at 3:38 PM

Thank you my friend...the worn out ones are most comfortable...that's a funny story, love it! one year a child on my bus told me it was her mom's birthday the next day it was my birthday also the same day as her moms so i told her it was my special day as well, she asked if i was having cake and i said no...she made her mom bake me a cake and gave it to me that next morning so i would have a cake too...kids are so cute and say the cutest things...if adults were more like them the world would be a better place....hugs and blessings to you...

Juliet Ligon

January 3, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Great analogy. Seems to be the trend now. Sometimes tattered and torn is comfortable, even with our souls.

Line Gauthier

January 3, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Sweet, Sandra

Sandra Adams

January 3, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Thank you Line :) hugs

Running Wolves

January 3, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Oh my, my, oh heck yeah, hunny put on them party jeans... Old jeans torn and tattered, patched and repaired... It really don't matter... A comfort to the soul....

Sandra Adams

January 3, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Thank you ...i actually buy them that way...it just made for a good metaphor today :)

Eve Roper

January 3, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Beautiful, deep emotional poem, Sandra, you do have the talent to whip words to have lots of meaning. I never wore a pair of jeans until my 30s when I met my husband. Now ever so often I will wear a pair.

Sandra Adams

January 3, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Thank you so much Eve...i never wore them in my younger years either...i always preferred dresses and skirts... i bought one pair my senior year of high school just to have them...i guess once i had kids i started wearing them more often... i still wore lots of dresses and skirts to work (yes while driving the bus) even in the winter with leggins under them...after my time off from work for a slip and fall injury in snow and ice (with $500 ski boots) when i returned back to work i started wearing more and more jeans...took on part time retail work and got great discounts on them too... have a great weekend... hugs

Chris Green

January 3, 2020 at 3:47 PM

There is nothing better than a worn out, faded, frayed pair of favorite blue jeans except maybe a beautiful woman wearing them. :) Loved this my friend, a fashion statement that reveals a bit about life as well. This was the perfect fit.

Sandra Adams

January 3, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Thank you so much Chris... this was a bus scribble... my jeans are ripped with patches and my favorite pair but i bought them this way from a retail store i worked at...i get compliments on them all the time because they are so unique... I hope you have a great weekend my friend... hugs

David Mchattie

January 3, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Ah! The stories they could tell. I love my blue jeans too. Have a great day.

Sandra Adams

January 3, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Thank you David... nothing better than a favorite pair of blue jeans... enjoy your evening as well :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

January 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Hello Sandra Adams, i live in my blue jeans to. My jeans do not have holes.Nor are they washed out. When they begin to lose color and worn out I then throw them out. Have a nice day my friend.

Sandra Adams

January 3, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Thank you Darlene...i bought mine this way and they are my favorite pair of jeans....flannel patches on them...frayed here and there... really cool looking... have a good evening... hugs