All Dressed Up

Bruce Kiskaddon

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Things is pickin' up as most folks knows,
So I sent to town fer to git new clo'es.
Some onderwear and a big hat box,
A couple of shirts and a passel of socks.

Some overalls and other truck,
Three red bandannys throwed in fer luck.
My boots aint new but they'll do right well,
I reckon I'll make them last a spell.

I'll be the pride of the whole derned spread.
With a fust class Stetson on my head.
A bran new slicker tied on behind--
It's strange how yore clo'se improves your mind.

Nice new clo'es purtects the hide
And sorter contents a man inside.
Clo'es does a heap toward makin' the man.
Try goin' without and you'll onderstand.

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Comments1
  • lillie3297

    Really enjoyed this one by Bruce Kiskaddon! It's a simple reminder of how clothes can make a big difference in how we feel about ourselves. Despite some spellin' and grammar mistakes, it was all very relatable, reminding me of my grandpa and his stories. Really heartwarming!