Jack Horne Poet McWhirtle

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.'

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Sara Kendrick June 16, 2011 at 5:29 PM Congrats..Sara

Robert A. Dufresne June 15, 2011 at 5:50 PM cool angle for the contest, Jack. Congratulations to you

Gautami Phookan June 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM Congrats Jack on your win in this contest with this very sweet write..gautami

Carol Sunshine Brown June 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Jeans" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire June 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM This is such a funny poem, Jack. Congratulations on your win in Nette's contest! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta June 15, 2011 at 6:39 AM My congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, jack

Kash Poet June 15, 2011 at 12:21 AM Nice humour here Jack...congrats on your win.

Joyce Johnson June 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM Really cute Jack and I know how she feels. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich June 14, 2011 at 9:42 PM Congratulations on your win. I remember this cute poem!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM Congrats Jack on your super win in the jeans contest with this perfect entry my friend..luv..

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 12, 2011 at 10:03 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

Kash Poet June 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM Another humorous write from you jack..enjoyed.

Carolyn Devonshire June 10, 2011 at 8:52 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

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 8, 2011 at 2:41 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..

Sara Kendrick June 8, 2011 at 1:24 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

Wilma Neels June 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM oh my!! i love your entry Jack ;) all the best for the contest ;) tc

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM oops, I think I misconstrued the way I interpreted this one! But either way it is still a funny one!

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2011 at 9:03 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!

Gwendolen Song June 7, 2011 at 7:27 PM Such sweet memories in this write, Jack. This will do well. Did you interview your wife to write this one? Gwendolen

James Foulk June 7, 2011 at 6:58 PM a great write, brought a smile, good luck in contest. thank you for commenting on Spending time

Debbie Guzzi June 7, 2011 at 5:34 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