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Jeans Or Leggings

Out for a walk to get some air
Some folks dress up but most don’t care.
The jeans or leggings people wear 
Are hardly worth a mention.

Fancy clothes out here are rare,
Deserve a glance but not a stare
For even those who do prepare
Don’t get that much attention.

I don’t think that I’m alone 
In stating lately I am prone
To dress in ways I’d not condone
When following convention.

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 4/9/2022 8:24:00 PM

Oh, it's comfort for me, I must confess to being a leggin' wearing woman. Don't tell.. This was a relevant poem, so cute and I think one that all of us girls can relate to. My leggings agree. Te hee.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/23/2022 8:09:00 PM

When I was in my teens I loved buying new clothes –sweaters, slacks, loafers, fancy dress shirts, cuff links, etc. I now prefer throw-aways (clothing made in foreign countries). And now with Covid I spend quite a few days working on my poems in pajamas! Love it! / Maurice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2022 10:08:00 PM

Interesting one on new york fashion. have you caught the new Sex and the city series; just like that?? Carrie sure does like to keep the fashion statement going!!!

Trevor Mcleod

Date: 2/18/2022 11:59:00 AM

Very nice style Ilene. I like the eloquent rhythm you put to it as well. Very well done and the content is well thought out. What type of poem is it? I see you listed it as rhyme but what style? I'd like to try this one day. It must have been a challenge. Trevor

Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/19/2022 12:59:00 PM

hey trevor! i don't know if there's a name for this - i just like to fiddle around with rhyme schemes and this one was fun to work with. the first 3 lines of each stanza rhyme and the last line of all the stanzas rhyme with each other. try it!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/18/2022 10:26:00 AM

I thought women must be delighted with working from home and zero expenditure on make-up and new clothes. No wonder they can afford new homes and cars! Aloha!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/18/2022 12:10:00 AM

I totally agree with Jeff. It is funny now because when I put make up on and get dressed my granddaughter says are we going somewhere? I dress up to go to the doctor or the dentist. I enjoyed your poem that is filled with a large dose of reality. Blessings xxoo

Jeff Kyser

Date: 2/17/2022 4:53:00 PM

Hooray for one of the silver linings of COVID: working from home, staying in PJs until noon, skipping a shower from time to time, and being so glad to be outside and among people that you forgot you'd been wearing the same jeans for a week! thanks for imagery!