Her Old Jeans

She looked in the mirror
and giggled with pleasure
to see that she wore
her old clothes from her teens.
But then she recalled
that she wore them in pregnancy -
laughing out loud,
she still loved her old jeans.


Jack Horne for Nette's 'It's in the Jeans.'

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 6/16/2011 5:29:00 PM
Congrats..Sara
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Date: 6/15/2011 5:50:00 PM
cool angle for the contest, Jack. Congratulations to you
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Date: 6/15/2011 1:10:00 PM
Congrats Jack on your win in this contest with this very sweet write..gautami
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Date: 6/15/2011 10:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Jeans" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/15/2011 10:05:00 AM
This is such a funny poem, Jack. Congratulations on your win in Nette's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/15/2011 6:39:00 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, jack
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Date: 6/15/2011 12:21:00 AM
Nice humour here Jack...congrats on your win.
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Date: 6/14/2011 10:44:00 PM
Really cute Jack and I know how she feels. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/14/2011 9:42:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I remember this cute poem!
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Date: 6/14/2011 8:38:00 PM
Congrats Jack on your super win in the jeans contest with this perfect entry my friend..luv..
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Date: 6/12/2011 10:03:00 AM
very cute write :) got me giggling myself Jack :) congrats as well to all your wins :D and my pleasure to drop by your blog :D
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Date: 6/10/2011 7:33:00 PM
Another humorous write from you jack..enjoyed.
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Date: 6/10/2011 8:52:00 AM
That's a riot, Jack!! Got a great laugh thinking how pleased she was to fit into her maternity jeans. This HAS to be a winner! Way to go. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/8/2011 2:41:00 PM
Jack this is terrific and oh so true for oh so many ladies ..haha.. a great piece and sure winner my friend.. good luck in the contest.. soup mail in a few luv..
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Date: 6/8/2011 1:24:00 PM
Great one that added a little humor to my day..Oh to be able to wear something from my young days..I have gone way beyond that figure..Enjoyed reading this one today..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for the kind review of my work about Rocky...Sara
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Date: 6/8/2011 11:02:00 AM
oh my!! i love your entry Jack ;) all the best for the contest ;) tc
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Date: 6/7/2011 9:05:00 PM
oops, I think I misconstrued the way I interpreted this one! But either way it is still a funny one!
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Date: 6/7/2011 9:03:00 PM
hahahaha. How could she forget being pregnant in high school? This is so funny, jack. You were on a roll today with poems and I really appreciate all the ones of mine your read!
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Date: 6/7/2011 7:27:00 PM
Such sweet memories in this write, Jack. This will do well. Did you interview your wife to write this one? Gwendolen
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Date: 6/7/2011 6:58:00 PM
a great write, brought a smile, good luck in contest. thank you for commenting on Spending time
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Date: 6/7/2011 5:34:00 PM
You know it's hell to get a pair which fit every where LOL, thanks for stopping by [hope you told her her bottom didn't look BIG in those jeans!] Light & Love
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