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Pockets for Women

An impassioned ode

By Elizabeth PetitPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Runner-Up Place in Ode to Ordinary Challenge
Pockets for Women
Photo by Nicole on Unsplash

Their significance is underrated

And thus, it should be propagated

To all those willing to embrace

The lack of its own commonplace.

At what point was it made clear

That some of ours should disappear?

Isn’t there enough gender division

Without this separating decision?

Pockets are a must for women’s clothes

The cons can never outweigh the pros!

Pants, skirts, and even dresses

Without pockets only depresses.

My devotion can’t be understated,

Their value shouldn’t be discarded.

Why must we resort to other options

With pockets always in men’s fashions?

If anything it should be evident

Why this feature is so relevant

Wallets, phones, and other things

Oh, the carrying joys pockets bring!

You may not share my same passion

But please don’t discount the frustration

That many of us women often face

When there is not adequate pocket space.

Having to carry around extra baggage

Does not lead us to an advantage.

Clothing companies, this is a call to action…

No one should have to ask permission;

It’s time to reclaim our control…

More pockets for women is my goal!

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About the Creator

Elizabeth Petit

Middle School Teacher (most days!)

Aspiring Poet and Short Story Writer (whenever possible!)

Dedicated aunt and committed sports fan

I love a good twist and enjoy trying to surprise others with my writing.

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  • Testabout a year ago

    Exactly! 🤣❤️Great poem.

  • Prerna S2 years ago

    Hi,Outstanding frame of words and very relatable. Congrats on the win !!

  • Leslie Writes2 years ago

    Hell yeah! Congrats on the win!

  • Andrei Z.2 years ago

    Hehe, I believe you have a solid point here! Congrats!

  • Teresa Renton2 years ago

    It’s why we sometimes miss a call! Because we can’t carry our phones around when eg vacuuming or carrying piles of washing etc 🤷‍♀️. Congratulations 🥳

  • Hope Martin2 years ago

    YES! YES! PLease! I am a mom of 3 LITTLES. I need more pocketsssssss! LOL i have complained about not having pockets for years.

  • Dunno where I would be without a pocket. Well done for bringing them to the fore so well. Congratulations on your win.

  • Lynn Fenske2 years ago

    Well done! Well observed and well written. You've reminded me of all the garments I didn't buy because they lacked pockets!

  • Hey 🎉💚💖💯👌😉❤️Congratulations on Being a Runner up🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • Rachel Deeming2 years ago

    I love a pocket and relate wholeheartedly to this. Congrats on your honourable mention.

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Nicely done. Congrats

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