Ode To a Shrunken Sweatshirt

It wasn't that she couldn't read
It was just instructions she failed to heed
For on the back was a washing label
100% fact, 0% fable
Perhaps she thought it was a lie
"Drip dry" "Drip dry" "Drip dry"
 
Before they were washed the fit was roomy
And I would say it's safe to assumey
That deep within her Christmas heart
She longed for a gift from old Walmart

For as they tumbled in the dryer
And the heat got higher higher
A man's size large became a small
Becoming short instead of tall

Now it wasn't that she pulled a *****
The sweats just got a brand new owner
"Hello" to Kris, to Jim "Good-bye"
"Drip dry" "Drip dry" "Drip dry"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM
We all make those mistakes sometimes..It is good that someone can use the shirt and not have to give it away...Enjoyed reading your work..By the way, I hate those fabrics that have to be dripdried...Thanks for making your presence at my work rewarding to me..Sara
Hilliker Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Humorous and cleverly written rhyme, James. It was fun to read. Thanks.
Coulstock Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 7:39 PM
Hi James.Nice bit of fun.Loved it.Also nice to read something llight that makes me smile at the end of the day.Incidently did you sort out the centering for future submits- by typing word center?Once again thanks for the chuckle.Luv June.
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 10:13 AM
A pleasure to read your awesome humorous poetry today Jim. I wish you the best in your endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 6:22 PM
I had this neat wool sweater once and washed it... it looked like a childs toy after that.
Roberts Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 6:20 PM
I love it , I love it, I've done it
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