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I Have Never Lost a Sock

I have never lost a sock
                 ’twas the dryer did the deed
From the prison of my drawer
                    It has somehow now been freed!

I have never lost two socks
                 Washers often need a snack
Either that or they eloped
                        Anyhow, they ain’t been back

I have never lost three socks
                On three wash days in a row
Conspiracy, I must profess!
                   The joke’s on me, I’ll never know



2/3/23

After YEARS of not losing a sock!
I am baffled!!!

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/12/2023 7:32:00 AM

Fun poem to read, Mike. I don't think I've ever lost a sock either, my friend. Bill :-)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/13/2023 4:20:00 AM

They are all in it together Bill!!!, Thank you!!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2023 9:10:00 PM

haha very very clever poem, my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2023 4:56:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, Happy Thursday xxoo

Charles Messina

Date: 2/8/2023 4:26:00 PM

LOL... isn't it amazing how they just disappear. Hidden under the couch pillows, beneath the bed/dressers or maybe just thrown out accidentally.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2023 4:56:00 AM

Indeed so true!!! Update, one has been located ( in a sleeve!)

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/7/2023 10:16:00 PM

Love this mike, great theme, great poetry. Harry

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 4:30:00 AM

Thank you Harry!!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/4/2023 1:53:00 AM

Ha, ha, ha. Love this poem, why does one sock disappear and not the pair. Maybe the one had a chance to flirt and flea either as the washing was put into or taken out of the washing machine when the wash was finished. It is unreal and I think millions of people have suffered this inconvenience. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Reminds me a little of my cutlery dilemma poem, I actually to this day don't believe i wrote it.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/4/2023 5:00:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, I have to check that out!! Happy Saturday xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 2/3/2023 4:44:00 PM

Lol Very funny Mike love how you wrote this. You need a video camera in the Laundry room to really find out how they got away lol. Enjoyed reading and it put a smile on my face. Thank you my friend...

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/4/2023 5:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Michael!!!! Happy Saturday!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/3/2023 2:56:00 PM

What a fun write…don’t write off the sock…it might be quite attached to your bum. Years ago I had a sailor friend - we pulled a baby bootie from under her hat. You never know where or when that unsuspecting knitwear will show up ;)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/3/2023 2:59:00 PM

So true, I'm waiting LOL, Happy Friday Kim!

John Lawless

Date: 2/3/2023 2:15:00 PM

when asked "do you know you have two different sox on?" I just tell them that I have another pair just like it in my sock drawer.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/3/2023 2:59:00 PM

Good one John, Happy Friday!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 2/3/2023 2:14:00 PM

Odd socks galore in cupboards and drawers. Some are mine, and others are yours. Good one, Mike, still smiling. I hope you have a pleasant weekend. Take care, Shirley

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/3/2023 2:59:00 PM

Thank you Shirley xxoo