Things People Wear From a To Z

A is for Aprons, like Moms used to wear.
B is for Barrettes that adorn young girls’ hair.

C is for Coats, many colors and styles.
D is for Diamonds, best friends that brings smiles.

E is for Elbow pads skateboarders use.
F is for Flippers folks might wear on a cruise.

G is for Gowns, to wear out . . . or to bed!
H is for Helmets - Hard Hats for one’s Head.

I is for Indian saris so bright.
J is for Jewelry that dazzles at night.

K is for Kilts used by Scotts, do you know?
L is for Lingerie, a woman’ peep show!

M is for Masks to look scary or funny.
N is for Necklaces from your sweet honey.

O is for Overalls, comfy for big men.
P is for Pajamas, so easy to fit in.

Q is for a Quilted skirts and jackets too.
R is for Rags - what our worn clothes turn into!

S is for Shorts, for a day warm and glad.
T is for Ties that we all give to Dad.

U is for Underwear. I can see France!
V is for Vest. It enhances your pants.

W is for Wig, great when hair has been shorn.
X is for Xmas clothes too rarely worn.

Y is for Yamaka - only for Jews.
Z is for Zippered, the clothes over buttoned ones that I would choose!

Oh, the things we’ve been wearing since Adam and Eve
first started it off by just wearing their leaves!

For the ABC Contest of CYNDI MACMILLAN

Written by Andrea Dietrich, a big fan of poetry and PoetrySoup.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Marcum Wong Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 1:27 AM
A very impressive write Andrea. So happy to see it on the winner's list. I loved some of the humor in it. Congrats!
A   Avatar
April 18, 2013 at 7:21 PM
Andrea, Congratulations with your awesome poem in one of the best contest I've seen this year. It has been an honor in viewing all of Cyndi's ABC Couplet winners. I would have never pulled off this form or idea.... * xox-PD
Harper Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Hi Andrea, lol, hard to believe we wear so many different things, well done abc poem, congratulations on your win!
Kendrick Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Congrats on your win..I knew that it was a winner...Sara
Colasurdo Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Hey Andrea, Congrats on your win. loved this! The rhyming and flow were perfect. Really enjoyed it.
Bauer Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 9:40 AM
andrea - this is wonderful, especially the final couplet - so clever! congrats on the win. by the way, yarmulke is the correct spelling of "yamaka" - good guess, though! (you nailed the pronunciation...)
Nair Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 3:22 AM
Many congrats, Andea, on this win:) Jag
Mannan Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 10:51 PM
You always manage to come out the best. Many congrats for this win.
Merryman Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Andrea, this was a delightful treat to read! Best wishes in the contest! Love, Kim
Babcock Avatar
March 15, 2013 at 3:15 PM
wow you did a great job with this ABC. I have tried it a couple of times but never ever finished one. Guess I should try one again. Nice one. love phyl
Macfarlane Avatar
March 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM
I'm wearing a huge smile, loved this wonderful write of your Dearie! Hugs
Honeytip Avatar
March 10, 2013 at 12:43 PM
I've never tried one of these. Remarkable example!
Harrell Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 7:20 AM
Lol, I love it. So adorable, Andrea. A winner!
Carrillo Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 7:15 AM
I never read anything like this. This is good, all the way from A - Z. Thanks for sharing. It's a winner. Lucilla
Hendricks Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 3:56 AM
Good writing, Andrea. It must have taken you a while to come up with this gem. I've been away for a spell but I kept up-to-date with reading your writing. My very best to you in the contest. :)
Gasun Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Great and brilliant idea my dearest friend! I like it so much! Well, I started mine this morning in school when I was working in the science lab. So, i've got the idea there but it's not yet completed. I hope I can complete it tomorrow. This is already an outstanding poem for kids! To my fav. if you don't mind. Thank you so much! Best wishes and good luck always! love and big hugs, Leonora
Horne Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 9:30 AM
lol, awesome, Andrea - love the French knickers line : )
Seal Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM
Lol you got some cheeky ones in there Andrea, this should well. Thanks for the comment you left, yes I have seen the film, think I've seen most films with them involved, always been a big fan. Regards Richard
Duncan Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 5:26 PM
great Andrea,,,, I've been wanting to do an ABC poem,,, I was trying to think of a subject ;},,, thank you for reading m Illusion poem,,,, took me like two hours to write it, I was thinking should I write a new one or post an old one,,,Libra indecisive ;}
Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Thanks for the entertainment Andrea. Such an enjoyalble read. Fun contest idea. Might try this one. Good luck and Good by. :)
Austin Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Speaking of letters - do you know what a zebra is? Answer: 26 sizes larger than an a-bra. This is so entertaining. Got a chuckle. Love, daver
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Love it Andy, not sure about the flippers for a cruise lol I think they may not want them while cruising xx
Sivey Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM
This is such a brilliant and intriguing write my friend! I truly loved reading this amazing barrage of the alphabet that we wear, masterfully written Andrea! What an outstanding piece, Great Work!!
Poet Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 10:56 AM
As Sara commented below, very witty ending by you.
Poet Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Love this couplet Andrea!Very nice approach by you here.I am thinking of a subject to write for the contest.
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