Where Is That Sock

It was there when I put the basket down
 Now here I am, scratching my crown.

 I know that they were accounted for
 Prior to my closing the door.

 Yet, here I am beginning to vent
 Because I know it's here in this basement.

 If I can find it, it will make my day
 If I don't, there'll be hell to pay.

 I don't have a clue as to where it might be
 That little white glove...for my footsee.
 
 It happens each time...I do not know why
 I only know it's when the cycle is set to dry.

 It must be sated, this one sock hunger
 That the dryer has each time we launder.

 Maybe the answer lies in buying the same
 For that way I could match them without any blame.

 Or I could bind them before washing which would do
 Save me the trouble of looking for one or two.

 But even as I stand here the intrigue goes on
 Where are Sherlock and Dr. Watson?

 They were not real, so now I must take stock 
 But, I'll bet they could find my missing sock.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Hmmm, my poem says it was those nasty gremlins!!! This was cute. LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations Daniel on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "How Do I Answer That Question ". Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:51 PM
I love your sense of humor..Congrats on your win..BG
Horsman Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 9:44 PM
congrats on this winning poem Daniel, enjoyed reading this, Harry
Sweetheart Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Congrats Dan on your winning poem in Paula's contest with this extraordinary write and super win tonight.. enjoy another big victory so sweet..my friend..with luv..
Mehta Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Congrats on the win, Daniel
Sweetheart Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Cool and creative piece Dan.. those socks go missing every time my friend.. enjoyed this one right before bedtime..luv...
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