Overalls and Jeans
By Larry R. Linville
When I was in grade school
I suffered from ridicule
from overalls faded but clean
while others wore new blue jeans.
“farmer boy” some called me
with loud voices of endless glee.
I told my folks the kids were mean
and I needed some new blue jeans.
In a batch of hand me downs
smiles replaced my old frowns
at the sight of blue jeans galore
in that box that sat by the door.
Later, overalls were thrown away.
In style now I could stay.
I said “I would never wear
overalls – ever – I’ll swear.”
So what do I see today?
Those overalls are back to stay.
Because I made that old vow
I just cannot wear them now.
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Enjoyed your poem, brought back memories.
Cheers,
Dan
which like me couldn't wear
those from older brothers
wrinkled and faded "hand me downs" (LOL)
Georg