Stripes

I love a shirt with stripes across
And own more than a few.
The colors vary and the styles 
Though stripiness shines through.

If I had gone to prison
When the garb was black and white,
I would've hated lock-up
But the uniforms? All right!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Murray Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Let's hope you DO go to prison Ilene.
Smith Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 3:18 PM
Let's hope you don't go to prison...I used to wear rugby shirts in the 90's
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