Carrie Richards Poet Sonnet

No Pleasure In the Measure

"Too young!" were the words that everyone said,
while working so hard to get a degree.
First time on our own, and fresh newlyweds,
seeking employment, yet happy were we!

In a strange new town, now, a brand new wife,
I pinched our pennies, the dollars much more!
Hitting the sidewalk, this busy new life
would land me a job, at Rolf's Clothing Store!

Old geezers, would ask me "Would you help me, dear?"
Keeping composure, ..(must not crack a grin!)
"A suit, ...some undies: What size should I wear??"
My tape-measure panics,..(where to begin?!!)

Measuring inseams from crotch to the hem!
Is not a task, I'll be wanting again !!!!


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11/12//14 For Sara's Contest: JOBS

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Jan Allison December 28, 2014 at 8:31 PM this one made me smile - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Stoner Jr December 12, 2014 at 9:08 PM congratulations Carrie on your win, I too worked in a mens store,I learned early on to measure from hip to floor,lol

Kayod5 Kayode December 12, 2014 at 11:32 AM One Thing here: you live to tell the tale; no condition is permanent; thank God for better life and congrats on the win Carrie...huggs

Brenda Meier-Hans December 12, 2014 at 10:16 AM Old geezer. Hahaha, that's us soon. Loved it Carrie. Congratulations on your win.

John Lawless December 11, 2014 at 6:39 PM Nice little twist at the end of the sonnet. congrats on the win

Sara Kendrick December 11, 2014 at 12:09 PM I got a chuckle from this one..Thanks for sharing your witty life's experience with us..I enjoyed reading it..I appreciate you entering my contest..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta December 11, 2014 at 8:55 AM Nice title, congrats on the win with this lovely sonnet

Andrea Dietrich November 17, 2014 at 3:39 PM haha, that was a good one, CArrie. cute style for you!

Phyllis Babcock November 17, 2014 at 12:45 PM Ha ha have to be careful where those hand were in a job like that. So nice to see your name and comment on my poem. Hope all is well with you. I have not been on the soup a lot. Had a rough patch the last couple of years with catching everything that went around. I am getting better but had the bad flu bug this spring. Hope this winter can be catch up comment time. love phyl

Dorian Petersen Potter November 12, 2014 at 9:27 PM Reliving in ones mind those very hard days hardships first jobs.A walk in yesterday's memories lane. So many things we wouldn't want ever to experience again.:) GL in contest! A 7 rate! Nice Sonnet Carrie! :) love and light! xxxxx D.