Get Your Premium Membership

Not Fancy

To tickle my fancy, I like places plain. From fancy environments, I must abstain. The same goes for clothing And housewares and food. For anything showy, I’m not in the mood. I sometimes like funky And whimsy is cool, But gaudy or flashy I would overrule. I don’t want things boring Or sterile or bland, Yet there’s lots of room Between tepid and grand. I thrive in the middle, For deep in my gut, I’m far from a pedigree, More like a mutt.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/20/2025 3:11:00 PM
Good one Ilene. I am right there with you. The last stanza says it.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/20/2025 2:20:00 PM
We are so similar in our outlook on life Ilene, i do like this little gem of a poem! hugs jan xx
Login to Reply
Date: 2/20/2025 1:59:00 PM
I love this poem. I like that last line we because there's no dog greater than a mutt. Casual decor is less stressful. I believe. I always enjoy your poems.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/20/2025 11:47:00 AM
Haha love the ending ilene!! I'm like you also nothing fancy for me other!! Fun poem my lovely friend!! Debx
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things