Pyjamas of Hope

by

 Viv Apple

 Yes, I thought of you, my love,

   when I bought those pink pyjamas,

 those pretty pink pyjamas

with the white lace trim

        for you'd gone off in a huff, love,

        while I chose those pink pyjamas;

        shopping's not your favourite sport

        and you were looking very grim.

       So I took a pair of scissors

      to those lovely pink pyjamas,

     cut the legs off pretty sharpish

     - and the lacy bit of trim.

     Now the top appeared top-heavy

     so I shortened both the sleeves

     on my delightful pink pyjamas

     that I'd bought upon a whim

     and to make them even nicer,

    those perfect pink pyjamas,

    I cut out a plunging neckline,

    stitched it with the white lace trim.

     Then I threw away the buttons

     on my newish pink pyjamas

     so you wouldn't have to struggle

     when the lights were dim.

      But now they look like a disaster,

     my sorry pink pyjamas,

     so you'll find me in the pink -

     without a trace of lacy trim.

                 Viv Apple

      © Copyright Viv Apple 2006