Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Stay-In Pants

I went outside with stay-in pants
But no one even gave a glance
For masks on people just enhance
Invisibility.

Before this, when I wasn’t seen,
I thought such ignorance must mean
That younger folk just aren’t keen
On older ones like me.

I much prefer to blame the mask
Than taking those with youth to task,
But am I bothered? you might ask.
I’m fine; my pants agree.

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Maurice Rigoler January 1, 2021 at 1:14 PM I wear just enough clothes to keep warm and decent, more than that is an inconvenience. / Maurice

Caren Krutsinger December 31, 2020 at 9:25 PM I am running around in pajamas - inside, outside, and all around the house. That's better than stay-in-pants. I go nowhere! Try it Ilene. You will love it!

Rico Leffanta December 29, 2020 at 11:55 AM Next time, go out without pants as that will certainly attract attention from young and old (seniors always have an excuse)! Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf December 28, 2020 at 10:37 PM Ha, ha! Love that term, 'stay-in pants.' I've now been wearing mine outside since October! Who cares anymore?! ~ OLD MAN RIVER

J. Summers December 28, 2020 at 7:15 PM Much enjoyed, you’ve caught the mood of my neighborhood exactly.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 28, 2020 at 6:52 PM Anything goes in my neighbourhood, pj’s a regular thing ;), Enjoyed! Thank you for the smile, xomo

Quoth Theraven December 28, 2020 at 6:28 PM Ilene, I got a nice laugh outta this poem in Rhyme. I went out this morning in my 'stay-in pants' too. At least this time I remembered them. That's what I'm calling them for now on. A Fave, and best wishes in the new year. -Richard

Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:57 PM You do make me smile Ilene, I am sure you look swell in your ' stay in pants' i think people are more concerned in staying safe than with what people are wearing especially face masks:-) hugs jan xx