Ode to Frisbee shorts

Oh Frisbee shorts,

Thou most comfortable of garments,
Made ecologically from recycled plastic, so soft and stretchy.
One might compare thee to basketball shorts, in shape and function,
But 'lo! thy lack of cheap shininess and tacky association with gangsta
are become irrevocably clear at the merest glance upon thy face.

Class exudes from thee, not to be had at any lowly store,
but the virtual establishments of Lookfly and 5Ultimate.
Thy beauty comes in many a shade, though thy comfort ever impossible to deny;
Whether it be to play Ultimate, jog or engage in other strenuous activity,
Or be it to study, to face the searing summer heat or only to lazy about watching telly.

A breeze doth flutter thy fabric softly thus, a cooling caress,
Then settle in place with nary a wrinkle.
No matter the form that seeks to be clothed in thy folds,
The results be never unsightly, and the envy of less fortunate ones
Who lack the wit to recognise baggy shorts' true worth.

Age doth not touch thee, unblemished be thy skin
After a thousand lay out D's.
Thy resilience is proved in washing, no drying needed.
Nor should it be attempted, lest thy praised beauty shrivel and die
Under the unforgiving heat of the crude dryer.

I wear thee now, in silent worship,
As I record the sentiments which doth flow from my heart.
Pray, let me not be led astray by the age-old wiles of pyjama pants
Who are much less fit for public appearance,
And contribute far less to a perceived active and sporty lifestyle.

Judge me not as I acquire more pairs of thee,
As love will be showered on all of thee regardless of colour preference.
I ask only that thy will let me bask in thy heavenly comfort forever more,
Even after I finish University life and give up freedom of wardrobe,
To return to thee always when the workday is done, and reminisce.

 -S.H.








Just a funny bit about stretchy shorts that I absolutely love, and have designated as my default summer clothing on days when 'nuthin' special' will do. And a bit of light humour to compensate for last time's scary rant.


And you know what else? I only just realised my initials are the same as Sherlock Holmes!