Dress Respectfully.

Goldfinch60



There I was drinking coffee

In the coffee house,

Sitting with my lover and a friend,

When looking out the window we saw her,

A young lady.

She was wearing shorts so tight

She almost looked naked.

And our friend said to us

“If I were her mother

I’d tell her not to go out like that!”

And we all laughed,

Remembering those olden days

When respect for all was there,

Unlike these modern days.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 1st, 2026 01:01
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just saying.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    Good write Gold. In church we should be smart but can be informal, I would say. Sometimes, even leaders, wear those awful shredded jeans. Maybe appearing 'poor' - after our dosh?! (money).

    • Goldfinch60

      Very true Orchi. Those shredded jeans are very expensive. The last time I had jeans was in the 1960's they then became a fashion item and shot up in price, I have never had them since then. LOL

      • orchidee

        But these were worn by older people (middle aged). it made them look like overgrown teenagers, when they were in fact 'has-beens'! lol.

        • orchidee

          But these were worn by older people (middle aged). it made them look like overgrown teenagers, when they were in fact 'has-beens'! lol.

        • sorenbarrett

          A good write Andy it appears that dressing has followed the lack of respect that goes with other things. I remember speaking with an old woman years ago that said to me she could not imagine the lack of respect young people have not wearing suits and ties when they traveled on airplanes. I guess times change. When I started working I always wore a suit and tie to work this evolved into a jacket and tie and finally into slacks and a sport shirt.

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Soren. All my working life I wore suit and tie. I did my forty seven years and one month working dressed that way.

            Andy

            • sorenbarrett

              Different times, different cultures, things are different now. You are welcome Andy

            • Doggerel Dave

              'Left nothing to the imagination' as my dear old mum would say.

              How true! and I had much fun there...

              • Goldfinch60

                So true Dave, thank you for your comment.

                Andy

              • arqios

                Good to have such memories accompany us! 👍🏻🕊️

                • Goldfinch60

                  It certainly is Rik, thank you.

                  Andy

                • Kevin Hulme

                  Some of these Shorts look as though they've been Sprayed on .
                  And do any of the Male TV Presenters own a Razer Blade. Unshaven, No Ties. Men on Game Shows sometimes wear T Shirts.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Very true words Kevin. I agree that some male TV presenters do not seem to shave. Thank you.

                    Andy

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      My Pleasure.

                    • Paul Bell

                      Should be made compulsory.
                      In saying that, when I tried on my suit, for some reason the waist had shrunk on my trousers.
                      The words, porker were not well received.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Very true. I can still get my suits on but only just. LOL

                        Andy



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