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Thank you, India

Thank you, India!
Thanks for your skill with fabric.
Thanks for your looms of magic.
For centuries in our World,
Your cotton threads were firmly twirled.

Thanks for clothes that keep us warm,
That help save us from the storm,
But there is one swatch that brings me joy.
Hail to that awesome wonder,
Beautiful, beautiful corduroy. 
        Thank you.

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Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/17/2025 11:16:00 PM Alas I am not familiar with what cloth is made of. I know nylon, cotton, wool but not what they are used for. Still you poem is a delight. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/17/2025 11:26:00 PM Thank you.

Valsa George Date: 9/17/2025 10:17:00 PM Yes, you are right. Cotton fabrics originated from the Indus Valley... mainly from India and Pakistan, later was shared by many more countries. Cotton is something so weather friendly. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/17/2025 11:07:00 PM I still can't figure how corduroy is smooth on the inside but has rows on the outside. I love wearing it. Thank you for the addition of your comment.

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/17/2025 7:38:00 PM No kidding! Corduroy! Who woulda thunk it?! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/17/2025 8:52:00 PM I researched fabrics and India invented most of them, even plaid. Sorry Scotland. Corduroy is my favorite.

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/17/2025 5:56:00 PM your poem gave me pause...sometimes we're not grateful for things in our lives like corduroy...well said. wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/17/2025 6:44:00 PM Yes, I am a poetic fashionista..