Single Sock and Single Glove

a poem about single people

Single sock and single glove 

In a corner no one touch 

Seeking attention if not love 

In a closet once open now shut 

 

Single sock and single glove 

Time passage softens their touch 

In good patience they await 

Chance of receiving a mate 

 

Single sock and single glove 

Praying hard for extra luck 

To stay well ‘n’ forever young 

In the absence of the sun 

 

Single sock and single glove 

In a corner no one touch 

They are decent; they are fine 

If only love could treat them kind 

Author's Note

What do you think about this poem?

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

This one seems to reflect the situation of many, especially in this time of social isolation. Perhaps that is the reason why the once open closet is now shut. The poem points out their patience, but also their fears. Time is passing, and though they may not admit to it, there is the fear of remaining loveless.

[William Michael Reeves]

I think this poem was fun and poignant. I like assigning inanimate objects power they can't possess. Emotion they can't have. It's what poetry is all about. Let 'em out of the closet please!