On This Kind of Day

The weatherman says it will be 85
But it now feels like 72.
So what should I wear? Out the window I glance,
Thinking people will give me a clue.

Yet from what I can see, it’s a very mixed bag –
There are t-shirts and sandals and shorts,
Though I also see long-sleeves and jackets and jeans,
Which all go with both weather reports.

Yes, on this kind of day, there’s a wide-ranging arc – 
Any item of clothing will do
And since I’m always cold, I’ll wear layers to peel,
So I’ll comfortably muddle on through.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Brotherton Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
When I lived in Montana, people would be wearing flipflops, shorts, and a parka.
Poetry Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
yes, YOU can use layers, AND take them off not out... beware WITH THE Costs... and THE Weathers report ! salute, alkas a Common DILEMMA i suppose... well bem luck, kisses
Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Great ending and solution!! Thanks for the thoughtful comment on my mother poem
Allison Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are so alike Ilene I often feel the cold and wear layers even when others are in shorts and t shirts! hugs jan xx
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