Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Wearing Earrings

Every day, when I get dressed,
No matter how I’m feeling,
I choose the clothes that, comfort-wise,
I find the most appealing.

I may not see another soul,
(My husband, though, excluded)
Yet for my day to rock and roll,
I would be quite deluded…

If nothing dangled near my face,
For earrings are required
And every morning I embrace
A pair that I’ve acquired.

Some favorites tend to reappear
But since I have so many,
You’d never glance at either ear
To find me without any.

My husband wonders why do I
Insist on this tradition.
My answer, given with a sigh,
Might spark some recognition.

It cheers me up to add a bit
Of charm to my reflection;
Those earrings also benefit,
Diverting close inspection.

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Caren Krutsinger January 30, 2022 at 12:25 AM "It cheers me up to add a bit Of charm to my reflection;" Love this for you. I never wear them.

Rico Leffanta January 23, 2022 at 10:47 AM I never ever understood that attraction of hanging jewellery on one's self as that is like a neon target in a fight, but now am I to understand that it makes you less likely to want to fight? Enjoyed your well-written poem! Aloha!

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2022 at 10:31 AM I love earrings too. This is so cute. I only wear mine though when I go out!

Kim Rodrigues January 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM The habit also helps you to be ready on other mornings when you face civilization. I forget to out on jewelry.

L Milton Hankins January 22, 2022 at 2:38 PM A fine, fun, endearing write, Ilene. I wear a peridot in my left ear. It was one of Deborah's sets which didn't get sold, so I decided I would wear it in memory of her. Some may think it odd; I don't care what they think!