James Inman Poet Verse

Fabric Denim

loose threads, holes and worn spots
faded naturally
his story told in these old genes
left unworn for so long
beloved denim lives on
hidden beneath the casket lid


11/11/2017

KNIT YOUR FABRIC - Poetry Contest 
Nette Onclaud

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Michael Tor November 23, 2017 at 1:21 AM Congratulations James on your win on this exceptional piece... James Inman November 23, 2017 at 3:14 AM Thanks for the visit and nice comment Michael.

Constance La France November 17, 2017 at 2:03 PM James, this is excellent and that last line, well WOW, congratulations on your win ! James Inman November 17, 2017 at 7:03 PM Thank you BW.

Akkina Downing November 16, 2017 at 6:06 AM An excellent piece James and congrats on your win... Awesome job! Hugs and smiles :) James Inman November 16, 2017 at 1:07 PM Thank you Akkina.

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2017 at 3:02 PM This had been one of my very fAVORITES. Glad to see your high placement, my friend. Congratulations. James Inman November 15, 2017 at 3:30 PM Thank you Andrea.

John Michaels November 15, 2017 at 2:39 AM Great write, James... I especially liked the final line! Regards, John. James Inman November 15, 2017 at 4:27 AM Thanks for the visit and kind words John.

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2017 at 2:39 AM Excellent James! Congratulations on first place honors! Loved your play on words. : ) James Inman November 15, 2017 at 4:28 AM Thanks Connie.

Andrea Dietrich November 14, 2017 at 11:23 PM CONGRATS!!! Now I am dying to see how you placed!!! James Inman November 15, 2017 at 4:22 AM Thank you again Andrea.

Viv Wigley November 14, 2017 at 9:57 PM Love the wordplay, James, well done! Regards, Viv James Inman November 14, 2017 at 10:13 PM Thanks Viv, it's always a pleasure to hear from you.

Laura Breidenthal November 14, 2017 at 8:53 PM Very interesting entry, James. A bit chilling isn't it? Congrats. You're a fine poet. Always, Laura James Inman November 14, 2017 at 10:12 PM Hi Laura, thank you for stroking my ego with your comment. I often see my words as meaningless dribble.

Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 10:52 AM OH! I didn't see that ending coming! Very moving write, James. I see that congrats are in order. Thank you for your visit to my work earlier. James Inman November 14, 2017 at 11:06 AM Thank you Eileen. I love your poems so I don't have a choice, sometimes I Just have a need to read them. Lol

Subimal Sinha-Roy November 14, 2017 at 12:43 AM Congratulations on your win, James. James Inman November 14, 2017 at 3:46 AM Thank you Subimal.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 13, 2017 at 8:11 PM Sharp penning, I love such word play! Congratulations on your win :) xomo! James Inman November 14, 2017 at 3:46 AM Thanks for the visit and the nice comment Maureen.

Line Gauthier November 13, 2017 at 3:44 PM Awesome, James. Good old genes in the casket. Congrats, that was brilliant! James Inman November 14, 2017 at 3:45 AM Thank you for the great comment Line.

Eve Roper November 13, 2017 at 12:31 PM Excellent write, James, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve ~`* James Inman November 14, 2017 at 3:44 AM Thank you so much Eve.

Nette Onclaud November 13, 2017 at 9:38 AM ohh, james, you raised the roof with this astounding work so smoothly done with a very distinct ending... big congrats on your top slot and thanks for the taking part in this challenge.. huggs James Inman November 14, 2017 at 3:44 AM Thank you for the lovely comment and taking the time to host this contest Nette.

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2017 at 8:14 PM wow, Ralph, yours is one of the very best I have read. I loved the genes word play and how you made it something that he wears even in his casket. Awesome. James Inman November 13, 2017 at 1:32 AM Thanks Andrea.

Jack Horne November 11, 2017 at 2:34 PM oh, love the ending - very clever James Inman November 11, 2017 at 5:51 PM Thanks Jack.

Line Gauthier November 11, 2017 at 10:45 AM Very surprising twist - love it. James Inman November 11, 2017 at 1:21 PM Line, thanks for the mail and nice comment. Genes are the fabric of life.

Vijay Pandit November 11, 2017 at 5:53 AM Well said James--denim lives on--best for a win! James Inman November 11, 2017 at 1:19 PM Thanks for the kind comment Vijay.