Dear Friends, Last night I was so excited, for yesterday I had flipped the mattress, changed the mattress topper, put on brand new bedding - going to start off the year on a new foot. So what do you do when you're still up at 2:00 with a mind that's alive and a bed that feels strange? You write an Ode to the 'wear!        Ode to the 'wear        It's been a tough year Made perfectly clear With each month that passed We lost more money than the last But as it all came to a close There is one thing I now know! There's something more precious than GOLD It's Fire-engine Red Underwear It's been a year of love and loss Cancelled wedding, what a cost! Some new friends were made While others went to their graves It's been a year of contact change Some was happy, some brought pain But to my surprise the biggest came With Fire-engine Red Underwear It's been a great life 'Cept for a year or two It must be hard to understand What I could possibly be coming to But I've never been normal Not in a thing that I do Even my size is abnormal too For Fire-engine Red Underwear Now for your average Joe or Jane Buying new clothes is not a pain All those choices and colours too How is a poor shopper supposed to choose? Victoria Secret, Calvin Klein and Roots are but a few Of all the names just dying to serve you But if it's over size 18 you need Forget about Fire-engine Red Underwear Now if you're into extra large It's dull and boring with extra charge No frills or thrills allowed It's black or white - choose now! What right do I have? To expect some variety, it's sad But what is this, I can't believe It's Fire-engine red Underwear This no name brand how can it be? Colours and styles made for me? Found in a Sears catalogue page 273 Is someone trying to trick me? Place the order quick before they go! For this had to be a mistake you know Included in the list you see Was Fire-engine Red Underwear Now if you're normal and your size is straight You could never understand what just took place You take for granted your fashion state You chose what statement you want to make I, on the other hand Have to make my own to take a stand Never having the luxury before Of Fire-engine Red Underwear Now underwear won't change your life And my taking this stand just might Seem a little crazy - Am I right? Now how do I explain? It's knowing I have a choice that's made the change You cannot see it, this I know But having it on makes me glow This Fire-engine Red Underwear By now you may have a tear in your eye Or laughing so hard you've busted a side There may only be a handful or so Who could even understand this glow? So when I'm gone from this earthly plane Standing before God, having to explain Whatever it was that inspired me to pen this ode To Fire-engine Red Underwear I'll be able to look Him straight in the eye "I heard You love laughter so I tried To bring a smile to my friends On this cold wintry night in my strange bed" And as you look up at the sky overhead Searching the stars and planets beware Unusual red streaks flashing in the night I'm dancing in Fire-engine Red Underwear cheers friends ©Lyda (a.k.a. ) Jan 14 2001        Click on a 'butterfly' below to view some more of PolarSunlight's selections all reproduced by permission of the author PolarSunlight's Introductory Page The Power of the Drum Arise!!! re: September 11, 2001 Baha'u'llah, I've Got The Blues WOMEN for International Women's Day March 8, 2002 Jess Just a Little Thing With Broken Wings I Wanted To Mention Your Name Today Feng Shui a Spiritual Understanding Mirror Mirror A Toast        This site is hosted by: angelfire.com It is owned and maintained by: Penelope (a.k.a. Auntie Mame)        giving credit where credit is due: Moon, stars and butterflies from this source. Music on this page is "Grandma's Feather Bed" midi file from The Bell's, Kids' Midis