Hand-Me-Downs
© 2019 by P Michael Biggs
I grew up in a
hand-me-down time and place
Clothes passed from Donny
to Me to Randall.
I had to grow into
many shirts and coats,
pants and shoes.
And all was right
in my world.
I’ve been given
hand-me-down ideas.
Yes sir, no sir, please and thank you.
Religion too.
I remember this story.
Bob and Jane are preparing
for Easter dinner.
They are having ham
And all the fixings.
Jane reminds Bob to
cut the ends off the ham.
Why?
Because that’s what
my Mom always did.
Why? Let’s call Mom.
She said, “That’s what
My Mom always did.”
Why? Let’s call Grandma.
Grandma, why do you
cut the ends off the ham
before baking it?
She was suspicious,
And answered cautiously.
Because my baking dish
was too short.
That’s why.
So, what hand-me-down ideas
are you passing on
just because your
baking dish is too short?
Originals by P Michael Biggs
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