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Written - 9th April 2024

The Odd Sock Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Natasha L Scragg

I love my socks, all colours and design The brighter the nicer, simply sublime Socks warm feet, cosy and snug as a rug Fabulous for dancing the jitterbug. Many times I find there’s holes in one sock I wonder should I keep the odd one in stock Do I throw the odd sock away, oh no I wear odd socks and merrily do so. One may suggest wearing odd socks is strange But look how one’s money would slip down drain Getting extra wear out of an odd sock In these days of inflation odd socks rock. So guys and gals hold onto your odd socks And match them up with your shirts or your frocks Bestow quirky brightness to every day Nevermore to throw an odd sock away.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/17/2024 9:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun sock write. Take the singles/make them a pair. Singles are great for cleaning.... Enjoy your day writing away............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2024 9:34:00 AM

Yes keep those off socks until one finally matches another. Good one, Beryl

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/14/2024 11:08:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, I wear odd socks if they match or not, not to everyone’s taste of course… Beryl

Charles Messina

Date: 4/11/2024 4:36:00 AM

Great take on the contest, Belle. Flows so nice...Today kids wear different colored socks all the time, it's the new trend I guess (lol) BOL in the contest this should do well. Charlie

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/14/2024 11:15:00 AM

Thank you Charles, agreed it’s a new trend, I do it too though I’m not a kid, a big kid at heart still enjoying life’s kicks… Belle

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/10/2024 3:31:00 PM

I love that word, frock lol. It was a trend to wear odd socks for a while, crazy California! Belle soupmail, dear. :)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/10/2024 7:37:00 PM

Thank you Anaya, the word frock isn’t used much nowadays, as for odd socks they’re worn by lots here I’ve noticed. Read SoupMail and replied :) Belle

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/10/2024 2:46:00 AM

I love socks. Would not be able to sleep without them.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/10/2024 5:30:00 AM

It’s the same for me Victor, have to have cosy feet or I won’t get any sleep. Thank you, Beryl

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/9/2024 5:03:00 PM

what a well-written poem for the contest, Beryl. I love the spirited nature of your poem encouraging us to wear crazy socks. We should have a crazy sock day as a national holiday, don't you think? Have a great evening, Sara

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 11:38:00 PM

Dear Sara, a crazy sock day is a fabulous idea, what fun it would be to see such a colourful festivity. Thank you. Have a happy Wednesday… Beryl

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/9/2024 11:03:00 AM

Best wishes to you iin rhe contest, In Califonia, kind off warm for socks)) I have so mamy slippers I lve. I lvem however, thin silky knee highs. I have drawers full of socks. You inspired me to go look through them today.i get they are lonely. Pangie xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 4:53:00 PM

Pangj, I know what you’re going through, I had a septic hip at age 11, suffered for years and had a left knee replacement at 54 as it had worn out with having taken the strain off my right hio for all those years, my hip got replaced two years after the knee did. Beryl

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/9/2024 1:06:00 PM

Since I broke my thigh in eight placess, i am not allowed to walk aroung in socjks,. I can wear socks in bed, when its cold, yes, my ankles and legs sare quite weak. By sllippers I shuould have said athletic MaryJanes i have tose in metallic and varied classuc colors. Slippers are only to wear wgen sitting or leds are raised. Ne brojeb ked was enough.))) pangie xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 12:00:00 PM

Hi Pangie, for some reason slippers don’t suit me, so I wear socks all the time. I guess your socks will be pleased to see you, it must be lonely in a drawer and never getting worn. Thank you, Beryl xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/9/2024 10:24:00 AM

Hello Beryl, It is something to ponder. I did losze a sock and i could not find it. By the end of the week i did find it under the bed. It was almlost used as a duster. Enjouy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/9/2024 3:22:00 PM

Hello Beryl, thank you for the tip. I will try it. Hugs. /Darlene

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 11:51:00 AM

Hi Darlene, odd socks do make good dusters, put one on your hand like a glove and whizz round removing all traces of dust. Thank you, Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/9/2024 10:00:00 AM

I'll certainly take heed of your words, but i am always loathe to the throw the remaining sock away, now I know what to do with it and how about, when you put a pair of socks in the wash but only one comes out, 'the sock world' has taken it, no other explanation. Great write Beryl, hope you are keeping well. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 11:56:00 AM

Hi, Jennifer I’ve lost socks in the wash, I believe it’s the sock fairy who takes them away, perhaps they’re used as a fairy sleeping bag. Thank you, hugs and blessings sent right back, Beryl

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/9/2024 8:27:00 AM

Hi Belle, This is perfect for the contest them. I echo what Anne-Lise said. I enjoyed the read. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day! PS, Thanks for stopping by page to congratulate me- Alexis

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 11:44:00 AM

Alexis, of course you can still call me Belle, that’s what everyone I know does x

Alexis Y.
Date: 4/9/2024 11:21:00 AM

Is it ok that I still call you Belle?

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 9:45:00 AM

Thank you Alexis, so pleased you enjoyed the read, it’s a great theme for the contest, fun to write for… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/9/2024 5:49:00 AM

- Fun to read... best wishes in the contest, Beryl :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 9:43:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise, I’m pleased you found humour in the read :) - Hugs returned, Beryl

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/9/2024 5:22:00 AM

Very nice!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 9:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim… Beryl

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/9/2024 4:57:00 AM

Lol, good one Beryl, I just buy black socks and if I find a hole in one, I save it until another one does and hey presto another pair. Good luck in the contest and hope you're both well. Tom

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/9/2024 9:41:00 AM

Good idea Tom, to buy all black socks. I like a variety, as they say it adds spice to one’s lige. I’m well, Alan not so, hope you and yours are keeping well… Beryl