Kim Rodrigues Poet Light Verse

Every Tunic’s Tucked

EVERY TUNIC’S TUCKED

squeamish that every tunic’s tucked
on one side, lopsided, uncouth
on the page, in the book - why is
every model told to tuck her hand
inside her pocket, jam her socket
into her pants, plunge me into distress.
If they want us to buy online, can’t
we size it up ourselves. I laugh
like crazy…going crazy…the lazy
love to push buttons and tuck.
well i’m out of luck, looking through
glaring pages, glossing over, needled.

insensitive to my plight? perhaps
you have your own quirk. don’t
laugh behind my back…hit me
on the chin. just don’t tuck your tunic
with your hand in one pocket. i panic
at the unprofessional modelling. i turn
away, i scorn, i feel sick. the lazy
like to set up every one the same.
their camera should be ashamed…
how lame. let me speak…let me shout.

i was kidding about the chin -
keep it to yourself…

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Duke Beaufort June 4, 2024 at 5:36 AM Kim, this is great--a real reaction to the bizarre world of online retailing and cataloging. I like how you're writing about something we all deal with on such a personal level. We have to think about what we click on since each one likely sends some feedback to big brother. Kim Rodrigues June 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM True so true! I really appreciate you reading my poetry!

Gershon Wolf June 3, 2024 at 7:24 PM 'Glass jaw,' eh?! lol. Don't forget: I'm the big bad wolf! (by the hair of my 'chinny-chin-chin.')... Now, as for these 'models,' I couldn't agree with you more. Repugnant their poses today. I think they aim to look as sloppy as they can... If ripped jeans are still selling... Oh, well! ~ Standards and Protocol, Gershon Kim Rodrigues June 4, 2024 at 5:23 AM Right! The aim should be for us to look at the clothes not the models, per se. We can huff and puff, but the industry still will do what they do…lol

Paige Hind June 3, 2024 at 4:19 PM Wow, Kim....so you have something to say to all those models, lol- I loved reading this, I found I love your light verses a lot too, <3 Kim Rodrigues June 4, 2024 at 5:23 AM Hugs ~ Kim!

Hilda Greenhough June 1, 2024 at 10:21 PM Maybe it is the old way of "time is money". Hopefully, they allow returns. This poem is a good critique of modern merchandising. Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2024 at 6:08 AM I just want to see what the shirt looks like. Thank you, Hilda! :)

Sotto Poet June 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM Your poem, "EVERY TUNIC'S TUCKED," is quite engaging, Kim. It delves into the critique of the fashion industry's unrealistic depiction of models, showcasing frustration and unease with the forced poses and lack of authenticity in the industry. Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM Thank you, Lasaad! Forced poses and lack of authenticity, so true! Blessings, my friend!