THE MISSING SOCK THEORY

I checked the washing machine. I checked the dryer...Where do they go?

HERE TODAY
GONE TOMORROW

They are a pair
Separate but equal
Worn, then discarded into the clothes hamper
( Is this the place the escape plot is discussed?)

Point A to Point B to Point C
Travel arrangements are made from the clothes hamper to the laundry basket to the washing machine
The washing cycle is complete Now, wet clothes are transferred to the dryer
( Nothing has been left behind or has the deception already begun?)

The drying is complete
Last stage of the process, folding
( oh God, takes so long)
Piece by piece
Shirts, shorts, pants, underwear, socks
Wait..Five pairs of socks...one single

You check and recheck again
The dryer, the washing machine Back to the clothes hamper...empty
You check every room...nothing
Where do they go?
Why only one and not the pair?
Do socks comprehend the meaning of the word "sacrifice"

Between this world and other dimensions
There is a land of only socks
Some wet, some dry, some still dirty
Different colors, Different sizes
Mixed matched, but all together
...sound familiar?

Author's Note

A silly idea based on a true story

Reviews

[Red Brick Keshner]

Indeed! The woes of laundering. Thanks for sharing.

[Lady Tyke]

Careful, you've just revealed the great sock secret, they may be out for revenge now!

This was charming and utterly makes sense. It's fun to read, playful but also everyone nods in solemn understanding and recognition of a plight all experience.

[angel]

Who can know
Where they run
They were a pair;
Now there's one...

[송지ፏ..]

This is cute! I had a pet cat once that would steal socks and hide them. He one time took my favorite Gucci socks and I still haven’t found it.

[Bell Spalding]

I understand that this was written a month ago, but I wasn't aware that "gucci socks" were an actual thing, thank you for that unintentional introduction

[Melissa]

I found this poem charming and something we can all relate to. Cute idea and well crafted.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Oh this is so true! I've often wondered if there's a sock heaven' somewhere!

[DianneR]

So true. One day those missing socks will reappear in random places but of course, you've already tossed the matching one away since it's twin went missing. Talk about a conspiracy!

[Beccy]

It truly is a mystery; and one I suspect, we will never solve.

I absolutely love the idea that somewhere out there is a land of only socks. :))

Beccy.

[LKBillips]

Right!!! Where do they go! Drives me utterly insane. Fun read. Thanks for sharing.

[Mrudula Rani]

Your observations are absolutely accurate. It just not socks... earring backs( those little golden studs like things) hair berets... always one goes missing! There is secret association that's responsible for helping these accessories to go into hiding ( I believe).