Never A Pair

(more fun, a spontaneous write)

dear one I rarely breakfast
however I can assure you
socks don't feature on a menu
of blueberries with cereal

neither would I wear them
as I prefer that my toes have
freedom of movement fresh air
and a slick coat of vivid colour

as far as I know there isn't
a secret spot within the washing
machine which hoards what
you say has gone missing

nor a plot to deny you
of possessions clearly dear
to your grieving sockless
and naked feet

so the solution that fits well
clear as a pane of window glass
take control of wash day
and do a bit yourself

start without delay
take on full responsibility
for all your own foot huggers
there are no sock muggers here

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

I hope my wife doesn't read this
Typical woman expectations!
the concept of men washing their own socks is contrary to the laws of houseworkidization
next you'll want him to make breakfast, dust, food shop, take out the garbage, cook the meals, weed the garden, pay the bills, handle the tax receipts, patch holes in the seat of his pants, load and unload the dishwasher, hang up his clothes, make the bed, feed and walk the dog, clean the windows, wash the floor, be the first one up each morning, buy all the birthday presents, look for bargains, iron the clothes, spread out the birdseed, etc. etc.
Can't you see the chaos you're creating for the sake of one lousy sock

[Chris Shaw]

Ah Dave, but it was not one sock. It was many socks and four adults complaining and blaming the one who does their laundry. Soon sorted that ingratitude :))) Your poor wife! Ta for your epic response.

Chris

[cheyenne s garcia]

Love it! Great work. Hahaha, how cute.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Cheyenne, pleased you enjoyed the fun. Glad you stopped by today.

Chris

[light and ashes]

This is so cute and funny. I absolutely love it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you light and ashes. Pleased you enjoyed the fun.

Chris

[light and ashes]

I did. Thank you.
:)

[Andrew John]

Rather entertaining as well as interesting. Thank you. Oh, I do wear socks, but some of them have holes in them!

[Chris Shaw]

I don't darn socks and nether do I
wash them any more :))) Thanks Andrew. Have a good day.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Sock it to ya… free and easy.. sea breezes tickle yourToes as waves Splash and Seagulls Laugh… Summertime and the Living is Easy… fish are jumping and the Cotton is High… Your Daddy’s Rich and your Mama’s Good-lookin … Hush little Baby… don’t you Cry. Porgy and Bess…. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, my mum and dad sure liked Porgy and Bess. Thank you for this summer time review. It's gonna be a bright sparkling day. Thank you dear friend.

Chris

[William Michael Reeves]

Bu..bu..but what about the sock monsters that live behind the washer and dryer? I saw something about them on the internet so I know they must be real! And the evidence is plain to see as my toes are also free. And the ones I can find are all chewed up. What, but a monstrous almond mugger could do that?

Actually Chris, I came to your profile to share my concern for all of you in the heat. Hope you are far from flames and cucumber cool! We had what you have last year here where we haven't much air conditioning. 109! I think most of the cafe is looking for cool drinks of words right now. I think we've all written about this phenomenon. I hope you're ok.

Bill

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bill for stopping by. Well we have survived two days of blistering most un British heat. Can't say I enjoyed it. Thankfully this morning is cooler and I hope it stays that way. All the best to you.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

a pair goes in but only one comes
out of the wash I think there's a place
called sock heaven..lol..a fun humorous
write and delightful read..nice work

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran. Seems many people also have the same problem. Happy you stopped by for this little piece of silly.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Oh boy did this make me laugh... Yes, do your own laundry... or do you think I am holding your socks for later use?
Hysterical and such a fabulous subject matter to write about...
P.S. Never happens here anymore... All my husbands socks have a pattern to them...all different and not one has escaped from the washer or dryer in many, many years... They tend to stay together, ha ha...
Lisa, hot here now in Spain

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lisa. Happy you stopped by to laugh at my piece of silly. This has been a big topic of discussion in my household recently :) The heat here has been unbearable. Hopefully cooler today. All the best.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Hi Chris, so hot here..but the sea is close by and we do visit it often.
I did so enjoy your poem.
Lisa, thank goodness for air conditioning!!

[W. Barrett Munn]

Clever and engaging, Chris. It has a nice conversational tone to it and of course the humor. Well written.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello WBM, pleased you found this little piece of silly engaging and I thank you for stopping by. Have a good day.

Chris

[Ruth Martz]

A wonderful poem! It is a great poem about a conundrum that happens way to much
Have a wonderful day 🙏🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Ruth for stopping by to enjoy my bit of fun. Pleased you are finding your way round the site. All the best.

Chris