Hang It Up
A twisted poem that might just save the world.
On a cold blustery day, I took off my coat.
Not a hanger I found, not even remote.
I searched high and low, not one hung around,
under my shoes, or down on the ground.
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Two days hence, they appeared in a clutter,
tangled and twisted, shining with luster.
In ‘tween clothes they were created to hold,
shirking the task they were made to bestow.
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They’re resistant, obnoxious, my patience grows thin.
My shirts are all wrinkled, my pants are a sin.
Often my coats, I find on the floor,
given the slip by these Metallica ogres.
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Shaped and curved to serve my desires,
where do they go these pestilent wires?
Does anyone know? Are they moonlighting for hire?
Camping or roasting marshmallows by a fire?
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I’m calling on inventors to join in this fight,
the Hangers malaise and behavior’s not right.
Resolve this debacle before I’m maniacal,
and chaos descends and felonies I’m liable.
About the Creator
J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
J. S. Wade owns all work contained here.
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This was a very wonderful poem. I love its prosody and the humorous tone. I loved the lines "Two days hence, they appeared in a clutter, / tangled and twisted, shining with luster." Congratulations on Top Story!
J.S., I loved the flow and rhyme scheme of this fun little poem! The humour within, brought a smile to my face with your unique vernacular and turn of phrase. “My pants are a sin” had me chuckling to myself, great phrasing! Such a fun and smile worthy poem, loved every minute of it as I read it several times over! 💜 Also, congratulations on Top Story, sorry I’m late to the party! I’ve been falling behind on my reading lately and am really trying to catch up, so thank you for your patience! 💖
Loved your poem. No more wire hangers, ever. They do serve a purpose though or recycle them.
Haha, the struggle is real!!! Actually, now that I think of it, I'm getting a few Mommy Dearest vibes from this (no wire hangers!!!) Might be time to switch to bamboo hangers – much better for the environment and your sanity. 😉 Awesome work as always, Scott. x
Love the whimsy, I always enjoy a poem about everyday objects. The rhyme scheme and the vibes, narcissistically, reminds me of one of my own poems haha!
Cool. Love the rhymes!
Had me with smiles and a bit of laughter
Been there, done that. Wrinkled is the new black.
Love your whimsical poems, Scott! This is great and very light-hearted, but underpinned by very real and relatable frustration! Congrats on a well-deserved Top Story!
This is an amazing poem, I love everything about it.
I love this - it's so whimsical and light-hearted, but you can also empathize with the sense of frustration! Really well done!
Previously hearted. Back to say Congrats!
Congratulations💕💕💌 on top stories.❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍💯😍🥰😍🤩🤩🥳💞💓
Thanks for the smile! Congratulations on Top Story 🎉
Congratulations on Top Story!
Congratulations on T S!!!💕❤️❤️
Congratulations on your Top Story❤️‼️🎊🎉
Congrats! 🥳
🤣🤣 loved this one, Scott!! I just dump my clothes on the floor to avoid fighting the hangers at all 🤣 Congrats on the TS!
It's the little things in life that break us, isn't it?
This was such a wonderful and elegantly designed poem! Beautiful 🤩 and lovely 🥰
I enjoyed it, very amusing
Ah, yes, the old "slip 'em off in the dark" trick. Good bit of humor, Scott!
Hi SW ~ Like you from 'Middle School' I became a 'Perpetual-Student' as well - My Only A+ ever was in English - Who knew it might have perpetuated us from there. - Fun Read - Jay
That was hilarious! What a refreshing poem!