They
hide in
my wardrobe,
hanging around,
wink at me, flirt with me, keen to be found.
And though I've got skin that wrinkles and sags,
they're there for me,
my very
own glad
rags.
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GLAD RAGS
A double tetractys.
Reviews (3)
Berniethebard
9/2/2026
And thanks for your lovely comment. Much appreciated. Yes it is redolent of nostalgia I agree.
Rachelle Allen
9/2/2026
The Words That Got to Me
they're there for me, *So few men understand this concept, Bernie. No WONDER you and I get along so well!!
This arrived at the perfect moment! I just yesterday did my semi-annual culling of closets. I absolutely love fashion and have SOO many clothes (I still sew a lot of my outfits). BUT - I have a hard-and-fast rule: if I don't wear it in one season, it's vanquished from my wardrobe. On to someone who can APPRECIATE it - maybe even LOVE it, right? Fair is fair. There'll be no taking up precious space in MY closet when it could be used by something I'll love seeing and wearing regularly. It's like that Kenny Rogers song with the lyrics: Ya gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. This piece definitely appealed to the fashionista in me, Bernie! Thanks for starting out my day with a smile. xoxo
Berniethebard
9/2/2026
Yep I agree Rachelle. No place for those duds not worn in months. They have to go. And they do. Your rule is my rule. Now I don't believe in coincidence so I was obviously meant to post this today. Glad it appealed to you and made you smile - Job done says I. xoxo
Rachelle Allen
9/2/2026
Too much of a coincidence to be a coincidence.
Berniethebard
9/2/2026
Absolutely.
Hi there, i just finished your story and really your story is so interesting and mindful btw can I share this story link with my friends? do you have comic version on this story? because my friends also like to read comics thanks again for this interesting story. Basically I am a comic artist my work is to turn stories to comics and also design cover art and characters and draw sketches would you mind to checking out my work fell free to reach me here is my discord harper_clark and IG is _harperr_ and gmail harperclark743@gmail com okay babye thanks again for this amazing story
9/2/2026
The Words That Got to Me
‘Wink at me, flirt with me, keen to be found’ Hilarious!
Ah yes, we all have those wonderful outfits hiding away. I love the term ‘glad rags’ - a really English saying that screams The Good Life sort of nostalgia. A smart and entertaining poem/ thanks for a cheery poem!