The Passing of the Fly
A Villanelle57 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
It was so refreshing to find a poem about the passing of the fly - something that has nothing to do with the virus or face masks! I personally hate zippers. I'd much rather replace a button than a zipper - thank you for a lovely villanelle with a practical message.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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It was so refreshing to find a poem about the passing of the fly - something that has nothing to do with the virus or face masks! I personally hate zippers. I'd much rather replace a button than a zipper - thank you for a lovely villanelle with a practical message.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, June. Glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from w.j.debi
This is a humorous verse as you describe your reactions and feelings about your clothing options. Your execution of the villanelle form is excellent for and fits your little rant well.
I wasn't aware the button fly had passed. I guess because I still see them in the stores it didn't occur to me. That leads me to wonder if the Levi brand the only one still making them?
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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This is a humorous verse as you describe your reactions and feelings about your clothing options. Your execution of the villanelle form is excellent for and fits your little rant well.
I wasn't aware the button fly had passed. I guess because I still see them in the stores it didn't occur to me. That leads me to wonder if the Levi brand the only one still making them?
Comment Written 06-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, WJ. Glad you the Villanelle. Tony
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Tony. I think jeans are producing a lot of problems for everyone, male and female alike. I enjoyed your lament about the missing fly. My complaint is that there are no more waist high jeans for women it seems. They are hip huggers (so uncomfortable), high risers, low risers whatever, but no natural waists. Argghhh! Marilyn
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Hi Tony. I think jeans are producing a lot of problems for everyone, male and female alike. I enjoyed your lament about the missing fly. My complaint is that there are no more waist high jeans for women it seems. They are hip huggers (so uncomfortable), high risers, low risers whatever, but no natural waists. Argghhh! Marilyn
Comment Written 06-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Marilyn. I haven't worn jeans for fifty years. Loose-fitting trousers with decent side pockets for me! (...and fly buttons if I can get them!)
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This a poem with 'teeth'. Zippers are very complicated to replace or fix, whereas a missing button, as you say, will get you by. I totally resonate with what you are saying. I feel your pain. LOL. Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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This a poem with 'teeth'. Zippers are very complicated to replace or fix, whereas a missing button, as you say, will get you by. I totally resonate with what you are saying. I feel your pain. LOL. Well done.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Raffaelina. I enjoyed your review! Glad you are like-minded. Tony
Comment from Brenda Elizabeth Rose
Funny poem on the fly. Well written and a good rhyming poem. You have written about something many men can relate to. Thank you for sharing poem with us all. ~Brenda
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Funny poem on the fly. Well written and a good rhyming poem. You have written about something many men can relate to. Thank you for sharing poem with us all. ~Brenda
Comment Written 06-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Brenda. Glad you enjoyed it. Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
When you put it like that I can understand why buttons would be favoured, though if you have arthritic fingers, like mine, buttons could well be an ordeal LOL Nicely done with this lighthearted Villanelle Tony, and we can all do with some of that.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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When you put it like that I can understand why buttons would be favoured, though if you have arthritic fingers, like mine, buttons could well be an ordeal LOL Nicely done with this lighthearted Villanelle Tony, and we can all do with some of that.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 06-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Valda. Glad you enjoyed it. I can see why arthritis would make zippers an easier option. Tony
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Tony. This is great! It's wonderful for all of us to have a good laugh. This poem gave me one of those.
After reading this, I want to go out and buy all of my pants with a button fly. Unfortunately, those are few and far between.
Outstanding!
Robert
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Hello Tony. This is great! It's wonderful for all of us to have a good laugh. This poem gave me one of those.
After reading this, I want to go out and buy all of my pants with a button fly. Unfortunately, those are few and far between.
Outstanding!
Robert
Comment Written 05-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Robert. They are hard to come by these days. Glad you enjoyed this bit of nonsense. I appreciate the sixth star. Tony
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You're very welcome
Comment from Irish Rain
I just love this.
Love the humor...love the Villanelle
form.
Well written and FUNNY!
I read this yesterday, but had no
sixes, so I waited.
Great job!!
Blessings...
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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I just love this.
Love the humor...love the Villanelle
form.
Well written and FUNNY!
I read this yesterday, but had no
sixes, so I waited.
Great job!!
Blessings...
Comment Written 05-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Judy. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the sixth star. Tony
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You're most welcome, be well!
Comment from Ross E Silke
Lol, good call with buttons instead. I never thought. That way too if you loose your only button there's extras. I'll have to look for this style in stores as I never see them. I like your humour here and your style. Flows well and held my attention. A pleasurable piece. I also appeciate and enjoy the rhyme scheme and use of repetition. Very well done!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Lol, good call with buttons instead. I never thought. That way too if you loose your only button there's extras. I'll have to look for this style in stores as I never see them. I like your humour here and your style. Flows well and held my attention. A pleasurable piece. I also appeciate and enjoy the rhyme scheme and use of repetition. Very well done!
Comment Written 05-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Thanks, Ross. Glad you enjoyed it. Tony
Comment from ElPoetry001
Your insights are keen.
Many tailors and clothiers embrace the zipper as a fashionable and utilitarian, They fail to understand the Engineering principle of redundancy.
1. Bad tooth zipper �� jammed.
2. Cloth in the zipper ��jammed.
3. Hair in the zipper ��jammed.
4. Moisture in the zipper ��jammed.
However, 5 bottons provide five chances to keep the "fly," "barn door " closed.
Who wants one-chance pants?
Similar to a first time paratrooper: "Make sure your equipment is in working condition. No do-overs."
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Your insights are keen.
Many tailors and clothiers embrace the zipper as a fashionable and utilitarian, They fail to understand the Engineering principle of redundancy.
1. Bad tooth zipper �� jammed.
2. Cloth in the zipper ��jammed.
3. Hair in the zipper ��jammed.
4. Moisture in the zipper ��jammed.
However, 5 bottons provide five chances to keep the "fly," "barn door " closed.
Who wants one-chance pants?
Similar to a first time paratrooper: "Make sure your equipment is in working condition. No do-overs."
Comment Written 05-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020
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Many thanks for your review and generous award of a sixth star. It sounds as though you and I share the same opinion. All good wishes, Tony
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Thanks