Let’s talk about our knickers girls,
I really think we should.
We’ll cover all the different types:
The ugly, bad and good.
We’ll start with silly scraps of lace,
That look more like a doyly.
The sort that’s meant to tantalise,
When taken off so slowly.
You know the ones; they itch like mad –
All frilly bits and bows.
Leave them where they do less harm –
In shops, arranged in rows.
And while we’re in the area,
Of underwear that’s wrong,
The next offender, please step up –
The bloody awful thong!
I feel our bum cheeks need to be
Contained and wrapped up tight.
Not there to see through trousers,
Bumps and lumps and cellulite!
And as for silly G-Strings,
Someone tell me, what the hell?
A bit of string rammed up your bum?
That surely won’t end well!
French knickers, what’s that all about?
They’re meant to look all naughty.
But we all know that actually,
They’re flappy, loose and draughty!
Hipster and bikini briefs –
Now this type makes me frown.
They sit below your stomach,
And your flab then rolls them down!
High cut briefs cause fat to sit,
Below your knicker line.
No wonder that we’ve had to turn
To vodka, gin and wine!
So what about ‘control’ dear friends –
The ‘suck it all in’ knicker.
Designed to make our tum look thin,
Yet other bits look thicker!
These pants are like elastic bands,
They pull it all in tight.
But where does all that fat end up?
It’s not a pretty sight.
Basically the fat is pushed
Above the straining band.
You end up with an extra roll;
Your under rib expands.
Don’t try to eat, don’t try to drink,
Don’t even try to sit.
In fact you’re best not trying to move,
In case your knickers split!
Trying to get them on is the
Olympics at their best.
A medal would be well deserved,
For simply getting dressed.
And don’t begin to ever think,
You’ll get them off no worry.
You need a wee? There’s just no way,
They’ll come off in a hurry.
Well girls, what’s left for us to wear –
Which knickers should we buy?
My favourite is the full cut brief,
It’s classic and here’s why –
The waist band comes up all the way,
Above your flab and fat.
They don’t make claims to change your shape,
Or squash your stomach flat.
They let you breathe; they don’t roll down,
Or cut your bum in two.
They do not itch, or flap around –
They’re solid through and through.
So what’s the style that’s right for you?
Please let me know your views.
It’s your turn girls; I’d love to know,
The knickers that you choose!
That wasn’t pants, you’ll be pleased to hear!
– Esme showing her bloomers upon the Cloud
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Why thank you Esme! xx
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You made me laugh out loud..
Big comfy ones.. that come up to my boobs.. oh .. maybe my boobs come down to them.. well ya know what I mean..
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Good to know I made you laugh! Big comfy ones all the way Denise 🙂
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Very clever. Thanks for starting my day with a good laugh.
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Ah that’s a lovely thing to say Peggy. Thanks!
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This is brilliant it really made me laugh! Loved it! #prose4t
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I’ve just realised I never replied to your comment Tracey! How very rude of me…having comments ignored is one of my pet peeves! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment, thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem 🙂
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Hahaha! Such a funny poem and all so true! I like French cut, below waist – even if my fat rolls over the top. 😉
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The world would be a pretty boring place if we all liked the same thing 😊
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Yes indeed!
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Big pants every time
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What’s not to love about big pants 😍
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It’s big comfy knickers for me
They are the best
They keep me warm and cosy
Along with my warm and cosy vest!
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Love it 😂😘
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This so sooo funny and sooo true! Shared x 4 ♥
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Ah thanks, and thanks for sharing it. I thought I’d already followed your blog but I hadn’t – I have now x
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Thank you for the follow!
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You’re welcome! x
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So cute. Big comfy for me. lol
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Big comfy ALL. THE. WAY!
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What a wonderful poem! Thank you for the laugh! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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You’re more than welcome. If you enjoy funny poems there are quite a few more on my blog x
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Haha, love this! I absolutely hate having to pull knicker elastic out of crevasses it doesn’t belong in – how do you do that discretely when you’re walking down the street anyway? I’ve tried the quick pull approach but that backfires, I’ve also attempted a wriggling walk but it’s not so effective. As a consequence I’m more into comfort than style and leave the fancy pants for ‘special occasions’. #Tweensteensbeyond
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There’s nothing worse than having to chase knicker elastic out of places it absolutely shouldn’t be! Lol!
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Comfort first! You can’t win at life with your knickers stuck up your bum crack!
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You certainly can not! Lol!
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Just brilliant, I laughed out loud in public! I’ve been through all of them I’m afraid but I think we all come home to the one pair eventually. Or should I say style as opposed to pair!! #tweensteensbeyond
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Ah…I like to think of you laughing out loud in public hahaha! Glad you enjoyed it x
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any pair that give shape to my non existent bum #tweensteensbeyond
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I wish I had a non-existent bum…along with a non-existent stomach! Lol!
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This made me hoot out loud! For the record, my favourite knickers to wear are the ones with days of the week on. Pretty and practical! #teenstweensbeyound
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Well…in middle-age we do keep forgetting what day it is, so these will come in very handy. Just don’t check them in the middle of the supermarket lol!
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Thanks so much for sharing my poem. I hope your readers enjoy it 🙂
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Haha..definitely a subject that will resonate with all women. The size of knickers seems to decrease with age until it reaches a minimum in the twenties. Then the trend is reversed and they get larger with age. Thanks so much for sharing your hilarious post at #TweensTeensBeyond
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That’s very true Sharon, I’d never thought of it like that before!
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A subject close to any midlife woman’s heart for sure and I am with you all the way. Comfort is where it is at and the classic brief ticks all my boxes. Great new look to the site – very sassy. #TweensTeensBeyond
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Ah thanks for mentioning it Jo…I was wondering if anyone would. Sassy is exactly the look I was going for 😊
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