To a Tee

Open your t-shirt drawer...

I’ve had a revelation ~

an odd epiphany ~

if one would like to know about

the character that’s me

 

No, you may not read my journal ~

that I simply can’t endure;

if you want to know me better,

check out my t-shirt drawer

 

Some will tell you where I’ve been,

like Portland and Cape May;

Washington, DC

and the San Francisco Bay

 

My “Once a Bambie” t-shirt

recalls my high school days,

and two tout my affinity

for the Big Bang Theory craze

 

I have a few that testify

to vegetarian style

and some emblazoned “Phillies” ~

around here, these get a smile

 

Several from the Christmas show

in New York every year

And many bear ironic notes ~

this is my common gear

 

Our garments get so little thought,

yet say so much ~ who knew?

you might be surprised to know

what your shirts reveal of you.

Author's Note

I let my mind wander while folding laundry...

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. A fantastical write that goes deeper than the obvious for you are telling us that some garments ( Tees or T shirts ) show our likes and dislikes and define some aspect or our loyalties whether in the field of sports or religion or even politics. You are a social genius if I may call you that for most of your poems touch on social issues and behaviours of humans in their enviroment of life...Excellent...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow! Thank you, Sami, for this kind review! I look around me, and that's where I find a poem. That's the best way I can explain it.

[Sami Khalil]

You are right . Inspiration is all aound...You are welcome...:)

[Antoinette Tarsitano-Mo..]

Love this one and now I feel guilty folding clothes without coming up with a poem! I do enjoy reading many of your tees and, yes, they do fit your personality. One shirt that I think you should have is a shirt that comes from the Gilmore Girls series -- it's a picture of a girl and it says "Reading is Sexy." Each time I see this shirt, I automatically think of you!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! I will have to get that shirt! As for writing poems while folding laundry - I really think it is a sickness. I mean, that's crazy! :) Thank you, Cookie!

[s y e]

Haha, my T-shirt drawer is completely over loading, I buy too many clothes although if you ask me a girl can never have to much makeup, too many clothes and never enough shoes! Ha.

Oh and, I want that T-shirt, hehe.

~ Noodle.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Noodle! I think that shirt should be the uniform of the WC! I would agree with you about not having too many clothes, but I spent all day yesterday sorting and cleaning every drawer and closet - believe me, too much! Here's the link to get the t-shirt: http://www.cafepress.com/mf/19390754/poeitjpg_tshirt

[s y e]

Woo! OMG, I done that the other day, too! I hate it.

[Shane Winchester]

Very whimsical. I like it. I worked in a garage for a while and we would get these boxes of rags which were made from recycled t-shirts. It provided many laughs and flashes from the past. Angel recommended I read your work and she did not lead me wrong. Nice work.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Shane! I'm so glad Angel sent you! :)

[Aethereal]

I love the story here as well as the sing-song rhyming nature of this poem. I was inspired to use some of your words to write my own version of your first two verses using overlapping rhymes whereby I alternate seven syllable 0/0/0/0 meter, and six syllable 0/0/0/ meter: Since most of this contains your words and ideas you had better keep this as your own as a gift from me. Writing this is both fun and good practice for me:

Epiphany

I've had a revelation
an odd epiphany.
Now, here's my explanation
of how it portrayed me.

You may not read my journal
for this I can't endure.
to master my mind's kernel
check out my t-shirt drawer.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Aethereal!

[ANTO]

I loved all the cultural references Rita (especially TBBT - bazinga !! lol).
Wanna fold some of mines.
X

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! One of mine actually does say "Bazinga!" (the other has the lyrics to Soft Kitty...) LOL! Thanks, Anto - you can fold your own, maybe you will be inspired to write about laundry! :)

[ANTO]

I'll send you my version of Soft Kitty Rita - ill PM you
X

OMG - this is freaky - I have...in my hand... my latest work in progress and guess what? It is about a landromat !! Whats going on ....lol
X

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! That is eerie! Poetic minds, thinking alike... ;)

[ANTO]

[J_Star]

Love this! and I WANT THAT SHIRT.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you kindly, J_Star! Here's the link for the shirt: http://www.cafepress.com/mf/19390754/poeitjpg_tshirt

[J_Star]

Excellent!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for the smiles .... E.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks for reading!

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

Then i'm about to go do some laundry! And wandering too... :)
This was classic. It's so honset and refreshing...feel like i know you already!

[Rita L. Sev]

I am quite an open book - between my t-shirts and my poems, nothing is hidden! Thanks, Kwiksie!

[Baby Ricochet]

Loved it for originality. Great job!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks! Sometimes I have no idea what my mind will do next... :)

[Dennis]

I found this to be a delightful poem of relevation and enlightenment, it is so true, the tee shirts we wear and store DO say a lot about ourselves and at least our state of mind when they were first obtained. You have shared a good sampling illustrating your point and I found this poem, thoughtful and intelligent. Thanks for sharing this gem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for stopping by, Dennis! Glad you enjoyed!