Dorky

If asked to define the word “dorky”
I guess I'd describe it like this
Wearing stripes and checks together
A sight you surely can't miss

I'm not the ultimate style leader
But at least I do have some taste
Aside from an occasional style faux pas
At times when I dress in haste

Never be seen in horn rimmed glasses
An extreme example of dorkyness
White Adidas with black knee high socks 
Now that's really hard to digest

When mom gets really behind in her chores
Hasn't washed my coordinate attire
Forced to wear stuff a little bit dorky 
Not something to which I aspire

If asked to define the word “dorky”
Usually try to describe it like this
Stripes, checks and horn rimmed glasses
An example of ignorant bliss

© Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Another funny one! Maybe these days dorky is in style! Who knows? Well done once again! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 5:24 AM
Love that word "dorky"... thought I was one of them in my teens! LOL
Cheesman Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 4:28 AM
hee haw!...you r so funny Jack.....Now you have really opened my eyes to a new 'Dorky' look.....just didnt think it was possible lol......Shaz
Ellison Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 4:42 AM
I'm sure you're not one of those dorky people... you seem like such a lady of class! LOL Love and happy thoughts, Jake!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Compared to this guy, I'm all that and a bag of chips.
Ellison Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM
"and a bag of chips"!!! LOL Many happy chuckles... Jake
Eastman Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Dorky is my name and crazy is my game...Oh, Yes, I wear socks in my sandals (sp?), too. Then I sit down to my computer covered with McDonald's toys... and surround myself with my best friends... the puppy dogs... I think the more we're together... the more we're beginning to look alike... I'm teaching them Klingonese...
Ellison Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM
YIKES! Socks and sandals? LOL Big chuckle here! You are something else... and when I find out what that is, I'll let you know! LOL Love ya bunches... you brighten up my days!
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