Sock Returns

Sock Returns

The washer absconded with a sock
Then went into an agitated cycle
Blamed the dryer for the missing thing
The dryer accused the weather
Said it never saw the red and yellow item
Or the hole at the top between the toes
The one that gave it a distinctive glow and character
When pressed on the point of having so much knowledge
About an object never seen
The dryer screamed, shut up and closed its lid
A lawyer was called in
A detective became involved
Washer & dryer refused to cooperate
It was too late for that
The washer washed
The dryer dried
The world turned in its style just the same
When the red and yellow sock turned up
Hole and all, in the laundry basket
Nothing drastic to report
But happy that the sock returned unharmed 
To join the other waiting there
No less the wear to make a proper pair
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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November 1, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Oh shame on the dryer for making the sock disappear. love this write thank you for making me smile love and hugs eve
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November 1, 2014 at 9:24 AM
Hi Eve, Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed it. There could have been a conspiracy between the washer and dryer. Who knows? As for the sock; all I can say is, "darn thing." Have a great week end. Earl
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