Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore,
So doth my tights now hasten to their end
Though only aged five hundred years or more
They’re now past mine ability to mend.
O loss! their colour flatter’d me I know,
That others pointed to them is fair proof;
But holes that showed in privy place below
Display’d the rarities of nature’s truth.
Alack! I now must seek some modern pants
And those have some dread detriments ’tis said,
Some shorter curly hairs may feel the angst
Of metal zippers grinding as they’re shred.
My shapely rear no longer will engage
And such is sad when all the world’s a stage.
Fugitive Fragments 
Reblogged this on Daily Observation and commented:
On second sight, I like it even better @))-
ROTFL !
Bravo! Bravo!
Well done.
*standing ovation*
THIS is why I write 🙂
Wonderfully irreverent and charming out the kazoo! I’ve studied the “authorship question” for years but never had as much fun as when I read this delight! Oh, thanks also for the triple “like” on three of my recent haiku! Much appreciated.
Ron
Long live Edward de Vere, Seventeenth Earl of Oxford! *g*
What? Caught in flagrante delicto with the the hunting dogs again was he? “Who cover hounds, at last shame them derides” (King Lear)
Nothing tickles me more than knowing that I incited laughter on another continent – thanks for letting me know Ron and for your kind compliment.
Read with a smile @}-
That was the whole idea! Glad it worked – many thanks.
Amazing, described well the perspective today.
Thank you so much – I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Great tribute and recreation
Best regards Aquileana 🙂
Thank you kindly for your appreciation Aquileana – glad you enjoyed.
oh, what a ripper! (oops, no pun intended)
Well s**t – I’m kicking myself for not thinking of it myself Belinda 😦 Please send your comments in advance in future.
lol
wow, very nice read!
Thank you – so pleased you enjoyed this.
A hole for the ages…
Good one!
R.
Thanks, I’m delighted it worked for you.
That got a belly laugh. I’m proud to have reason to compare myself to Shakespeare…I have a drawer full of tights like that! 🙂
When you’re world famous that drawer will be worth a fortune on eBay 😀
I’m pleased to have earned a distant chuckle today Jackie – thanks for letting me know.
Giggles! Another fine poem, Mike.
Delighted I tickled your fancy Audrey 😀
Something for his Christmas list methinks!
Amusing as ever, Mike : )
Thanks H, you’ve just given me an idea for a Santa Sonnet Series – log out now while you still can 😀
I loved it! Very good read Mike.
Pleased it worked for you Ms Vee and I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment.
You’re very welcome. 🙂
Replacement, aye, indeed for ragged trows
Though, ‘struth that mine are holier than thou’s
Welcome to the party Mikels, your canny contribution is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.
Reblogged this on Fool's Blog and commented:
this is worthy! 😉
Reading about Willy’s breeches
To the ceiling my laughter reaches.
Aye, Will! Throw on some jeans
and quit your whinin’s.
😉
Ha! Hey thanks for joining the party Emmy and for knowing the correct price of admission 😀
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Indeed – they don’t make ’em like they used to Joe…
Oh, I love it, Mike; it’s wonderful!
Thank you Vera – I’m thrilled you enjoyed it.
Love it, Mike! 😀 Great way to start the morning… with a smile 🙂
Thanks Angela, I’m delighted that it tickled you!
So sad!
Yeah, poor Willy…thanks for dropping by.
Loved it!
lol 😀
That’s what I like to see Polly, a big smile on my readers faces!