Stonewashed Jeans

by Betmae

eighties era stone washed jeans

sturdy thick denim
button up fly
a few tatters
steady solid fit
 
Did you say “mom jeans”?
 
new jeans have fancy labels
gold stitching, rhinestone pockets
intriguing criss cross belt loops
stretchy, clingy fabric
 
just right for dancing and partying
 
discard old jeans
dirty dog rag!
 
feel young, fashionable, intoxicated
 
starts to feel too tight
chafes
too much extra care
but can’t peel off
 
finally extricate
locate old dirty lump of denim
 
wash up but gaping ragged tear
get out thimble, needle and thread

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