Jul
25th
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Posted by Terry
This is a true story of a bus ride I had today… Only a poem or a song could make this story believable.
$198.95 for a pair of jeans,
the number echoed inside.
My ears heard before the eyes.
Sitting across with a bag
orange and green by her feet.
A voice next to me questioned
she asked about the brand
about the jeans, about the fit.
The answer struck me
hurt my insides.
The jeans were no more,
fell out of the bag days ago
left on a seat of a bus
one like this.
$198.95 for a pair of jeans
ones that she never wore.
She smiled and said
I still have the bag!
By Lisa Wines on Aug 7, 2007 | Reply
Many, many years ago I paid $95 for a pair of jeans. I had to lie down on the bed to get them on.Last spring I was in Scottsdale AZ in a shop with my gal pals and they had jeans in there for $295…almost $300. I’m sure they were made for about $20 in a 3rd world country. It was kind of, well, appalling. Today I bought a pair of velvet jeans for 2.99 Euros (less than $5.00). I like those numbers better.
By Terry on Aug 7, 2007 | Reply
Living in New York, its quiet amazing what people buy for the prices that in most parts of the US would be more then rent. Hey, its New York… but I don’t see the point, I guess the 24.99 pair of jeans on sale at Costco is what I consider dressing up.
Thanks Lisa… I’d love to hear about those adventures on your site.
By lasunrose on Aug 11, 2007 | Reply
I would never pay $198.95 for a pair of jeans. I would happily sell the pair of jeans I am wearing for $198.95 and wrap a bag around me to exit the bus. I’m still trying to figure your post out!
By MeghnaK on Oct 6, 2007 | Reply
Hi,
A fabulous poem indeed, and very humorous too.Your poems are really very interesting to read so I’ll be sure to come back again!
By Terry on Oct 8, 2007 | Reply
Thanks MeghanK,
All I have to say is always re-write - And express with feelings instead of words.