December 2022
Patricia Williams
ninegables.studio@gmail.com
Bio Note: The idea for this poem came about when I attended my writer’s group meeting wearing a new pair of mittens...the tops thickly covered with sequins. The members were surprised by this glitzy accessory since I am usually a conservative dresser. But once in a while I surprise everyone with a dash of unexpected sparkle from one of my wardrobe anomalies, as described in the poem.

Flamboyant Excess

I have new black mittens, with multi-colored 
sequins on top – 
shiny bits, gleaming, glittery spangles.

A Mickey Mouse t-shirt is part of my wardrobe – 
a tinsel-enhanced, stylish statement, 
deep sparkly touches 
paired with broad black and white stripes. 
Mickey’s ears, covered
with shimmery black baubles, 
match my beaded, chandelier earrings.

(A girl I once met was wearing ruby red slippers,
shoes covered with scarlet sparkles – 
almost stole them right off her feet). 

I answer to no fashion police – to no advice 
on what’s proper for an aging matron. 
Engaging in the unexpected is good for the soul..... 

wait ‘til you see my rhinestone Elvis jacket.
©2022 Patricia Williams
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