Twenty-One Envelopes
Inside the box were twenty cards
To send to twenty friends
Or any folk to whom your wish
For festive joy extends.
But when I filled them out and they
Were signed and stamped and sealed,
I realized that the box had
One more envelope to yield.
It wasn’t a surprise, for it’s
Been just that way for years,
Though recently some companies
Have started switching gears.
The extra envelope is there
In case you make a goof
When writing an address;
Just start again and there’s no proof.
I guess the manufacturers
Thought little of our skill
To copy an address, but I
Their image won’t fulfill.
And so I have a drawer that’s full
Of envelopes galore.
I’m set for life if extras
Aren’t added anymore.
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
