Nice Clothes

by Corinne   Mar 27, 2007


I was never a traditional "pretty girl"
I was not ultra-feminine
Though when younger
And thinner
I turned many a lady's -
And some men's - heads

Clothes fit me quite nicely
I was not a fashion plate by any means
Still, I cut a good figure
As they used to say

Now I have a low paying job
Barely enough
To keep the proverbial
Wolf from my door

I cannot buy nice clothes
In fact, I cannot buy any clothes

The young, thin women
Are complimented
On their appearance

Oh for the days of youth
And thinness
And head turning
And when I had money
For nice clothes

March 27, 2007

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  • 18 years ago

    by Melissa

    Aaah this is sad. Still such beautiful wording... Very well written. You definately know how to keep a readers attention.

  • 18 years ago

    by Twisted Heart

    Corinne,

    Yes, I can definetly relate. I was just what you described at one time. Now, middle age has set in and weighs heavy on my mind. If I manage to get a little extra money, it seems that my kids need clothes, shoes, books for college, or I fill the gas tank to go to my little mundane job to make money to pay for the kids' clothes, shoes, books for college. Seems an endless circle.

    Good job
    Jeannie

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