In Perpetual Spin

 Turn around! Turn around!
In perpetual spin memories abound.

One gown, long to the ground.
Antique white - quite profound.

A mother’s right to sow seeds.
A holy Father’s to yank weeds.

Snowbound virginal waist.
No legs, the hem was chaste.

Turn around! Turn around!
In perpetual spin memories abound.

Took the dress out for a formal spin.
Line dances would break her in.

Innocence with natural beige and blush.
Looks like a bride; there is no rush.

A mother’s right to sow seeds.
A holy Father’s to yank weeds.

Thrice used for the thrifty -
sceptical mightn’t find nifty.

One gown, long to the ground.
Antique white - quite profound.

She, the dress, looks like a bride -
the prom goer would confide.

Turn around! Turn around!
In perpetual spin memories abound.

The cake topper would be baby’s breath.
A mother would provide before its death.

The death of the gown buried in drawer,
found and tried on at least once more.

In secret, her daughter found and dressed.
Who knows if she was impressed -

however looking forward, she’d pick out
her very own ankle-covered knockout.

One gown, long to the ground.
Antique white - quite profound.

Only today, I discovered similarities -
a mother’s and daughter’s peculiarities.

Turn around! Turn around!
In perpetual spin memories abound.

5/17/2023
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Buhagiar Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 11:13 PM
Must be a fabulous dress. The refrain enhances the poem. Hugs.
Wolf Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 6:05 PM
The refrain works REALLY well for me, Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Thank you, Gershon! :)
Lane Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 7:57 AM
Kim, what a wonderful way in which you've chronicled the history of a dress and the family who wore it. This is very impressive, and the repeated lines enhance your message. Nicely written.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Thanks so much, Lin! I appreciate you!
Pandit Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 7:48 AM
Joyful, mirthful song from the heart. Much enjoyed the rhythmic, waltzing voice of your poem, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Thanks so much! I think so much of your poetic expertise and thus take your compliment to heart!
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