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"A Letter to My Jeans" by ShelbyWrites

Ode to denim

Category: Article / Essay

Tags: Humor

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A Letter to My Jeans

I apologize for abandoning you last night, forcing you into a cold heap beside his tennis sneakers.  Oh, how you fought when he inched you down, hugging my ankles, prolonging your fall to the floor. We can’t take that trip together. I hurried back into your warmth, snugging the button and zipping the zip. You are threads of comfort on my hips.

No grudge, duds. We’ve been through the wringer together. You know you’re my formal attire. My weekend pajamas, my jogging suit. I like that you cover up my secrets and lies: a quick spin in the dryer = clean. And razor stubble, no trouble.  I laugh at Capris and shorts to my knees. You can  guess what I’d do to a sundress!  Belted skirt = Goodwill alert.

I’m okay with your rips and tears, if you don’t mind when I draw a smiley-face in your threadbare hole. I know why you hate bowling shoes. You know why I hate weddings. One thing: You’ve been hugging me a little closer lately; I wouldn’t be mad if you let me go an inch or two.

Never mind. I think clingy’s in, so go with the trend.




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Category Name: Mechanics

The story contained so many mechanical errors that it was hard to follow the piece or understand certain sentences or paragraphs. Occasional mechanical errors were distracting, but these errors did not inhibit me from being able to understand the piece or understand what the author intended to convey. I rarely if ever noticed mechanical errors. As far as I could tell, the writing was clear and correct.

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Category Name: Structure

The organization needs to be improved. This piece was cluttered and unconvincing. The organization was okay. The ideas were generally organized and mostly convincing. The organization of this piece was outstanding. The ideas were organized very well and presented in a convincing manner.

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The voice was not strong, consistent, or appropriate in this piece. This piece’s style and grasp of language need serious improvement. The voice was generally strong, consistent and appropriate. This style was good and the grasp of language adequate. The voice was delivered in a strong, consistent, and appropriate manner. This piece was skillfully styled and demonstrated a strong grasp of language.

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5. I apologize for abandoning you last night, forcing you into a cold heap beside his tennis sneakers.  Oh, how you fought when he inched you down, hugging my ankles, prolonging your fall to the floor. We can’t take that trip together. I hurried back into your warmth, snugging the button and zipping the zip. You are threads of comfort on my hips.

6. No grudge, duds. We’ve been through the wringer together. You know you’re my formal attire. My weekend pajamas, my jogging suit. I like that you cover up my secrets and lies: a quick spin in the dryer = clean. And razor stubble, no trouble.  I laugh at Capris and shorts to my knees. You can  guess what I’d do to a sundress!  Belted skirt = Goodwill alert.

7. I’m okay with your rips and tears, if you don’t mind when I draw a smiley-face in your threadbare hole. I know why you hate bowling shoes. You know why I hate weddings. One thing: You’ve been hugging me a little closer lately; I wouldn’t be mad if you let me go an inch or two.

8. Never mind. I think clingy’s in, so go with the trend.

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