What marvellous things the missing mates
of mismatched socks must see
when finally out of sight and free
from my tyrannical control
they frolic gaily and cavort
and never think of me.
When they return (I should say If)
debauched, dirty and kind of stiff
from the lascivious things they've done
I welcome them home like the prodigal son
I understand young socks will err
and though I'm anxious to deter
their more objectionable behavior
I see forgiveness as a favor
and neither rant nor blow a gasket
but toss them in the laundry basket
Author notes
More late night nonsense. 
pic: www.rowgue.com/images/products/socks/
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But excellent nonsense!
It's a very good point; many more poems should be written on this issue.
Spelliing is also a tyrant, and tyrannical has two 'n's, and 'lascivious' has a 'c'.
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Aaagh! Thanks for the read and catching the two spelling errors! In editing (again) I realized that I had also misspelled debauched!!
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LoL! Thank you dear Sarah!
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The lost one will always return, if you throw the single one away...lol
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Thank you so much! I have to say, I think you have uncovered a profound truth . . . the lost sheep does return in such circumstances. This is worth meditating upon, and a much more interesting topic than the state of the economy!
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to mix and match a task of feet
to find the ones that smile to say the least
and dance on stiff toes off to the laundry basket they go
hugs dear bro well penned with a♥
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Oh Sis! There's no one who can write comments like you! This is awesome!
Your loving Bro
Bruce -
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♥ you are welcome Bro
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Nice rhyme and funny story. Great job on the poem.
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Thanks so much Tiff!
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funny!
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Thanks Suz! I appreciate your reading!
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Very Good!
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Thank you dear Olivia!
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LMAO!!!! This is great! We have all had that missing sock and my son is the worst on finding that one missing that is dirty and stiff!! Job well done!! Gave me a smile on a wed morning!
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Thanks so much sweetie! I love your comments!
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Thanks Hun! I love your comment!
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LMAO! You are a sock short of a pair, a few pair by the sound of things lol. A wicked read to start of day. I'm forever wearing odd socks no matter what I do one always decides to go on an adventure. Mine have so much fun they never come back. ~sugar~ Nice one
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Thanks Sugar! I've heard about your socks! I just hope they stay out of trouble!
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LMAO!!!!!
This is soooo funny, it has bought the sunshine on a rainy day
One thing you have to be thankful for Bruce.....yours come home!!
My sons disappear completely especially around Halloween!!!!
A great poem Bruce with some good rhyming couplets
Cherry xxx
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Thank you so much Cherry! I'm so glad you liked it!
So, your son's socks must be getting ready to take off right about now!
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Bruce
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this is true!!
Love & blessings
Rend
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Thank you so much Rend! I really appreciate your visiting and commenting!
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you.. are silly.
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Yes, I'm afraid that's true! But it can't be helped!
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Egg"silly"ant write Bruce !
Always wear white socks cuz
when you wash each batch .
They'll always look the same
AND they'll always - match Lol //
Best regards ,
Your twin brother --- Easy
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Hey Easy! I have the durnest time with my dad blamed socks! Now listen to this: I have this one pair of mismatched socks; and the weirdest thing is I got a second pair jist like 'em! Now I ask ya, what are the chances of that?
Yur Brother,
Bruce
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ah I like, I have a friend who only knits one sock of a pattern so she is always has mis-matched socks!
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Thanks Hon! I think mismatched socks are "in" now!
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oh good I have a basket of them
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hahaha thi is freaking awesome, lol my sock go missing all the time.... grouse man love your humour
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Thank you Sweetie!
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Gosh! always wondered about those dang lost socks! What a fantastic way to let me know! I so enjoyed reading this! Thanks for making me smile, and the well written piece!
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Thank you Sweetie! You left this fantastic comment before I had even finished posting!
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