Those Jeans are My Enemy

Christine Ramsay on Sep 2, 2011

Tags: denim, jeans, tight jeans

I should think a few of us can relate to this experience.

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Oh dear, I’m standing here

With my new jeans round my knees,

And no matter how I wriggle about

They seem a very tight squeeze.

As I’m not one to give up

To stretch the denim I must try,

But with gravity my enemy

On the floor I have to lie.

I twist and grunt and shuffle

Until I’m feeling rather hot.

The jeans are almost there

But now I’m in a spot.

I need to get up vertical

Which proves to be a trial,

But after suffering great torture

I am standing with a smile.

Taking in a great big breath

The button finally does close,

But the large expanse of flesh above

Just adds to all my woes.

And frustration taking over

I flop down into a chair,

As a loud rip from beneath me

Shows up a very large tear.

Christine Ramsay 2.9.11

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Edsss on Sep 2, 2011
Sounds cute though.
Vivek Ratan on Sep 2, 2011
Jeans are your enemy
Jeans are my friends
Sometimes they bring
For us nice comments

Excellent poem,Christine
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Sep 2, 2011
I could not have said it better. I had done that in my earlier years, I bent over in public, and rip right across my butt.

Great Poem I love it.
pattiann on Sep 2, 2011
I loved it! I never wear jeans, but can imagine how hard it must be. My problem is I am so short I have to get pants hemmed or wear petites and even petites are too long sometimes!
iloisabel on Sep 2, 2011
It’s a lesson to learn, everytime we buy jeans we should make sure that the size is fit for us or if we have old jeans and it doesn’t fit anymore then that’s a sign that we need to lose weight. Nice poem Miss Christine I love it!
Eunice Tan on Sep 2, 2011
Thank you for cheer up our day with this poem. I remember my tight jeans
reiny on Sep 2, 2011
nice poem christine.. but I love to wear jeans.. hahaha
Dennis N OBrien on Sep 2, 2011
A ripper.
Jimmy Shilaho on Sep 2, 2011
My mind went back in time when I had similar experiences and my younger brother would come to my aid…every time they got stuck.
Starpisces on Sep 2, 2011
hahaha, hats off to you, Christine, really love the way you write poems, well explained, rhyme well and also humorous, just like this one.
I usually wear bermudas shorts, more comfortable.
Bruce Officer on Sep 2, 2011
If it starts to get you down, then maybe you should look into jean therapy! (groan)
ittech on Sep 2, 2011
nice thanks
Saurav Banerjee on Sep 2, 2011
Very true. I have experienced the struggle!
vijayanths on Sep 2, 2011
a poem with a story and experience.
CHAN LEE PENG on Sep 2, 2011
It is a great lesson to learn anyway. cool poem…
CHAN LEE PENG on Sep 2, 2011
It is a great lesson to learn anyway. cool poem.
Daisy Peasblossom on Sep 2, 2011
“I remember, I remember the pants I used to wear…Some were big enough for two, some were tight enough to tear.”

Sigh. Seems like they just keep making jeans smaller these days.
LoveDoctor on Sep 2, 2011
I really like the rhythm and flow of this one. It’s cute and funny at the same time. I have a problem finding jeans myself. I don’t fit into skinny jeans because my thighs and legs have too much muscle, my waist is small but from my hips up there’s too much cushion. lol. Then the ones that fit nice are too low on the back so when you sit down it’s a problem
papaleng on Sep 2, 2011
I can picture your predicament Christine. But i have the other way around problem, most of my jeans are too loose for me..
FX777222999 on Sep 2, 2011
Some have this problem too…others done it with ease.
CA Johnson on Sep 2, 2011
This is really good. It made me laugh even though it is a problem. Thanks for giving me such a laugh with this poem and I am sorry to hear about your jeans issues.
Ruby Hawk on Sep 2, 2011
LOL, Christine, that’s so funny, although a problem. I found a pair of jeans that fit me perfectly and I wear them everywhere I go.
LCM Linda on Sep 2, 2011
Your lovely write reminds me how I have struggled to put on a pair of jeans. I didn’t make it, only up to one third of your poem. Yours was good try.
Phoenix Montoya on Sep 2, 2011
Ha ha, really cute Christine. Been there too and I tried my best to really make it work but after awhile, I decided it is not worth it.
Joe Ram on Sep 2, 2011
Another great one.
PR Mace on Sep 3, 2011
How funny and yes, I have been in the same situation myself.
Lady Sunshine on Sep 3, 2011
LOL. Many people – women in particular – can relate to this.
Melody SJAL on Sep 3, 2011
As usual, your poem makes me smile, Christine.
wonder on Sep 3, 2011
Hilarious! very enjoyable.
mtrguanlao on Sep 3, 2011
Haha,had that incident too when I got fat,lol! But I love jeans Miss Christine! That’s my usual get-up!
Suni51 on Sep 3, 2011
Nice description of your enemy, I am sure they will be friendly soon.
Val Mills on Sep 3, 2011
Oh my, Christine, I was trying to imagine you there lying on the floor struggling! I no longer wear jeans, preferring material that stretches with me!
Freethinking on Sep 4, 2011
Oh the old jean problem is not only universal, but the lack of give knows no difference between male and female.
galore on Sep 4, 2011
LOL interesting
Tulan on Sep 4, 2011
Funny,Christine, I’ve had the same problem. I stretch our full length on the bed and pull them up inch by inch. It usually works.
Christine Ramsay on Sep 5, 2011
Thank you so much for all your comments but I’ll let you into a secret. I don’t really wear jeans anymore. I saw a picture of someone struggling into their jeans and thought it would make a good poem, lol.
No Share on Sep 5, 2011
hahaha… its safe to say that your secret is safe with us.=) great poem Christine!
Atanacio on Sep 7, 2011
very good Frank
J M Lennox on Sep 8, 2011
I gave up wearing jeans a few years back – too uncomfortable. Great poem.
LadyElena on Sep 9, 2011
Oh… I blame the designers. lol. They don’t make them comfy anymore…

Lovely Poem.
Brewed Coffee on Sep 12, 2011
I still wear jeans… I know I won’t fit in those jean I wore back in college lol! I was very skinny then. Your poem is really amusing. It captures the struggle and frustration…
Brewed Coffee on Sep 12, 2011
*jeans
Erin Miller on Sep 12, 2011
Loved it! Damn jeans can be a nuisance at times. lol
Socorro Lawas on Sep 13, 2011
Sometimes I also freak out trying to fit into my jeans.
Adrn0919 on Oct 6, 2011
When it comes to new jeans I ask my husband for help. He still doesn’t understand why I go through such trials to wear a pear of jeans. To ease my suffering I lost 16 pounds so I don’t have to lay on the bed when zipping my jeans. Good article I can relate.
yes me on Oct 13, 2011
Brought a smile on here Christine cheers
Lisa Marie Mottert on May 9, 2012
This is a witty poem…really enjoyed reading it:)

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