Paint stripper

inspired by Jacob's "the reality of turtleneck sweaters" and Lydia's "buttonholes"

Winter.

My jeans,

Painted on

Over a defensive layer

Of long undies,

Complete with girlie snowflakes.

Not that it did any good.

You were a natural

At stripping paint.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so cool--what a great last line...all those defenses, gone with a touch...

and i remember those jeans, on both sides...had a pair of Levi Super Slims...maroon colored, painted on...

just love this.

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

You and Lydia were my inspiration. Thanks! :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear KL... you are a master artist wth
words that strip our sensibility.
truly, Pat

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I am glad this little piece reached its mark.

[redzone]

oh my, has the sensual/sexual tension just risen another notch at WC??!! from turtlenecks to buttonholes and now panted on jeans and girlie snowflake undies... my mind is adrift in "high school confidentials", now where did I put that paint scraper... er... I mean where is my button remover... i used to have a turtleneck removing tool around here somewhere.... argh pfth pfth over load, danger danger I think I will go take a nap now...

KL, very good reply and addition to Lydi and Jacob's poems... girlie snowflake undies huh... I am innocent and had my eyes closed as I read... honest..

redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

Aww thanks! Don't we all have such memories? And if you don't, you poor thing! Thanks for the funny review.

[redzone]

my "experiences" were shared on comments in Lydi and Jacobs poems... with you I had my eyes closed.. better to see those "girlie snowflakes".. er... I mean you are welcome KL...

[barleygirl]

THIS IS SO ADORABLE! I can see it from start to finish. So playful & reflecting so much more about your surroundings, without even mentioning it. The "stripping paint" is incredibly imaginative & memorable . . . I'm so jealous of the way you coin these awesome phrases in your writing!!!!

[Lyn Anderson]

So glad you enjoyed. And flattered by your comment. I often think my writing is underdressed. But apparently, less is more to some. :)

[Papaya]

Oh wow! Great poem! I love that. :)
I am totally smiling right now.

[Lyn Anderson]

I hope you read the ones from Jacob and Lydia that inspired it.

[Papaya]

Yeah, I totally got this one. :)
I read Jacob's already, will read the other...

[Lydia Shutter]

LOVED this one!!!!! Paint stripper...so clever! Giggling here. Lydi***

[Lyn Anderson]

you and Jacob are so inspiring. :)