Button Gone Astray

Button Gone Astray I read a poem the other day About a button gone astray Another poet said her thing Was always losing one earring Before I put my pen away I had to join into the fray I’ve never worn an earring I never felt the need And have I sewn on buttons Hundreds – yes indeed So when I get an extra It goes straight into a jar But when I need that button It takes too long by far To find that matching button From the time that I begin And so just like the rest of you I use a Safety Pin