Suspenders

Wearing wide suspenders,
With a walker as an aid,
He slowly ambled down the street,
Protected by the shade.

I noticed those suspenders,
Once bright yellow but still cool,
For they looked just like a ruler
You would use in math at school.

As I passed, I turned to compliment
His snazzy sense of style
And from him and his companion,
That elicited a smile.

This is why I love the city,
Since you always can expect
To encounter someone new
With some small reason to connect.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Greenhough Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 11:08 AM
I like this poem. It describes various people with different styles. A kaleidoscope. Thank you, City Girl.
Cunningham Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Sounds a colourful character Ilene, you just never know who you'll meet. Tom
Allison Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM
hmm I thought suspenders were something ladies wore with sexy nylons, must be something different in your neck of the woods Ilene! hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Lol Jan, here we call them braces.
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