Fish Net Stockings

It was 1971, and I wore fish net stockings at the end of the school year 
I had no garter belt so I used knots but they soon fell to my ankles, Oh Dear ! 


December 1, 2021 

ps, This is a true story. My Aunt Annetta worked in a hosiery factory 
she brought me some bright pink fish net socks and told me to wait 
until mom bought me a garter belt.  I was so eager to wear them 
I did what all the grown women do, put knots in them. But as I 
walked into the gymnasium, the stockings fell to my ankles.
I never forgot the embarrassing moment. Although
it seems quite funny today, it was quite a disaster back then.
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Kingston Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 7:53 PM
My math teacher in high school came to the classroom with two different shoes on one day. That memory came to me as I read your poem. Poor guy. I wonder if he remembers. Your stocking mishap must have been tough in front of others when you were young. Kids can be so mean. I went to a party years ago and forgot to zip up my dress in the back about 1/2 way down. It was dreadfully embarrassing. Isn't it nice we can laugh about these things now?
Wolf Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 7:25 PM
Oh, I can imagine what a huge disaster that was! Even reading it now, the smile is tinged with that realization. :) gw
Skelly Avatar
December 3, 2021 at 4:58 AM
Some very funny things happen with fashion. Do you remember those starched net petticoats that billowed out skirts.. showing my age here...Delice
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Hello Mystic Rose, Rose, yes it is funny now. Yet then is was not. blessings my fiend.
Leffanta Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 10:57 AM
I shall always remember a busty young girl jumping off the diving bird followed by a plop plop of her falsies rising to the surface. We learn best from experience .....Enjoyed! Aloha!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 12:59 AM
You must have been a sight for weary eyes. Hugs.
Rose  Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 2:24 AM
I have oodles of funny stories of my childhood, probably because I never listened to adults, always had a wild child agenda, lol, thankyou for stopping by, much love :)
Buehler Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 10:09 PM
You are bringing back memories, Mystic Rose Rose! I, too, tried knotting my fishnet stockings unsuccessfully, though I somehow avoided public embarrassment. I love your poem, and it's a fave. :D
Rose  Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 2:24 AM
Oh Judy, my aunt was a sweet heart, but she didn't know how eager I was to grow up lol. I lived through it, and laugh about it today, much love, xo
Theraven Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 7:42 PM
Mystic Rose Rose, The wares of a life, you wore them well in this poem. A sensual, wonderful one. -Richard
Rose  Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 2:23 AM
It was a lime green dress with hot pink accents, I was late for school cuz I was busy prepping, lol, the first thing the teach said, is you look lovely and I blushed. Was very shy back then.
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