panaella

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I CHANGE MY MEN LIKE I CHANGE MY SOCKS.

I change my men
like I change my sock
-or so my mother fears,

She's always slightly appalled
and amused that I'm
so good at getting men

But ever so slightly disapproving
at the thought of me
not keeping any of them!

I lie to myself that it's
variety I need- No!
I'm conventional to the core.

I want to wear my socks
forever!

Ellie LaCrosse

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Arrow

16 years 2 months ago

Hello!

This has potential. I'd like to see it expanded. Have you worn mismatched "socks"? Did some get lost in the dryer? Did you ever buy "irregulars" because they were on sale? I thought the end could be stronger. I do hope you work this up. Nice to see you again.

panaella

16 years 2 months ago

strong endings...

Hey you! Long time, etc., etc.,...Got a backlog of poems from last year to type up...i'm a terrible procrastinator...hate typing! I will work on the figurative language a bit...I agree there's more to write on this. By the way, how's life with you?...read some of your recent stuff. Like it. The ending is what it is...i'm trying to get over the idea that I don't like changing my 'socks'...and that if I could find the perfect (mr Sock)...I'd cherish and darn it forever!...lol

kaligantsaros

16 years 2 months ago

Hopping on one foot ...

Agree with the above but what an interesting image. I am into feet you see..short fat stumpy feet with cheesy tastes and corny toes !! Kal

panaella

16 years 2 months ago

podiatry

Hi Kal, It's the sock that's the metaphor...not the gross image of the toes!...lol...thanks for the response, I appreciate it. Ells

hillrider

16 years 2 months ago

As long as they're not

...in the same drawers it will probably be fine. lol Indi

panaella

16 years 2 months ago

sock apparteid

Hi Indi, Like my socks black...saves on sorting them out...and seperate from my undies...enough said! Thanks for the response, I appreciate it. Ells

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

I like this one too

Hello Panaella and nice to meet you. I stumbled upon this one and really like the flow, the words and the whole thing. Good poem and will be back to visit again. Magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.

panaella

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you

Hi, Appreciate the comments...will check out your work too!. Ells x

seabhac

16 years 1 month ago

Ah how many wears do you get from a good man

Before he becomes too cheesy...anyway wool socks will just not do in summer sunshine..of course you need a change...any colour but black socks...go for a little colour in life...live a little Seabhac

Saiko-Johnny

16 years 1 month ago

Did you steal my sister's diary?

Not many poems make me smile but this one sure did! I'm going to call my mother and read it to her. She'll probably ask me: 'Is this about your sister?'. Well done. Cheers, John.

panaella

16 years 1 month ago

Mother's know best!

Hi John, My mother doesn't seem to be impressed with the QUANTITY of men she's been introduced to since I was divorced...Not looking for mr Right (sock)....just mr Right -Now! (sock)...lol It was a little tongue in cheek...but my final line has pathos?...whadya think? Ells x

Saiko-Johnny

16 years 1 month ago

Right Ells!

You're absolutely right! It gives it that 'little twist' in the end. I enjoy reading it, as well as using it myself. Not looking for mr Right (sock)….just mr Right -Now! (sock)…lol LOL INDEED! Were you a man in your previous life? lol Cheers, John.