ODD SOCKS EVERYWHERE

ODD SOCKS EVERYWHERE! 
I wake up in the morning,
And  I don't know what to do,
I can only find odd socks,
This morning I have an interview!
There's some with characters,
But I can only find one, not two.
One Grinch, one Stitch,
My favourite (but there's only one) is Pikachu!
There's one in the washing machine,
One on the bedroom floor,
One hanging on the washing line,
Another one in the drawer.
What will they think?
When the interview begins,
When I take a seat,
I can imagine, when they look down,
And notice the socks on my feet.
I put my socks on anyway,
My odd socks might bring a smile,
You never know,
I might get the job and stay a while!

This was a poem request I wrote on my Instagram account
daisymeadows2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Edmonds  Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Very amusing Daisy, nothing wrong in wearing odd socks, as they say - variety is the spice if life, odd socks rock… Beryl
Meadows Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Yes, it's nice to see different colours! Thank you for your comments and for reading my posts.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 4:25 AM
This is fun. Now days a lot of young people are inclined to wear two different socks. I guess it’s becoming an asymmetrical world.
Meadows Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Yes, many people wear different coloured socks! Glad you liked the poem.
Campbell Avatar
May 6, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Hi Jeanette I was very entertained by your poem . Well done .
Meadows Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Thank you for your comments. Glad you liked the poem.
Rodgers Avatar
April 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Dear Jeanette, You have really captured the delightful chaos of mismatched socks with humor and charm. The relatable scenario of searching for a matching pair adds a playful twist to the mundane. Your creativity shines through your story around odd socks and an impending interview, turning a potentially stressful situation into a lighthearted adventure. Your positive outlook shines through, and you embrace life's quirks with a smile. What a delightful piece! - Blessings, Daniel
Lamoureux Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 4:26 AM
You have such great comments.
Meadows Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments and for reading my posts. I appreciate your feedback. Have good day.
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