Soccer Socks

Found on the floor,

under the bed,

& in the laundry

bin.

Stinky & stiff,

inside out,

mismatched, 

sometimes torn or 

pocked with holes.

Balled up,

One inside

the other.

Maroon or White,

for games home or away.

Black and Blue,

not bruises,

but more socks

for practice, practice,

and more practice.

I tell my player,

“Turn them right side out.

They stink,

those soccer socks of yours.”