Stretch

It's something that is not quite true
And fits some limousines.
It helps before you exercise
Or lets you put on jeans.

You do it when you're waking up
Or else when tired, maybe;
And it can leave some tummy marks
When you have had a baby.

When reaching for an item
Way too high upon a shelf,
You might employ one if you want
To get the thing yourself.

If we could never use this
We'd have cause to moan or kvetch,
But we're lucky that in all its forms
It's possible to stretch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Murray Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 4:48 PM
Your poems make my lips stretch, into a smile.
Rigoler Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 9:04 AM
What a clever write on stretching! I probably should do more but I don't. At my age, just rolling out of bed is a stretch in itself! Delightful poem. / M
Godwin Avatar
February 20, 2016 at 8:04 AM
You are so witty and it shows in your talented writes. Most enjoyable! CayCay
O'Leary Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:43 PM
That word really stretches itself acros a wide span of meanings... well done!!
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:39 PM
The best ones are the first ones in the morning after waking. Well done, Ilene.
Turner Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:30 PM
Very witty, Ilene. I love it. I am always partial to poems that make one smile. You never let me down. Peace:)
Allison Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:21 PM
Such clever rhyming Ilene I do enjoy your poems:-) hugs jan xx
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