I’m a smart and stylish raincoat

Ruby red with stripes inside.

I’ve many secret pockets where

Your precious things can hide.

I’ve lots of zippers, long and short,

And studs that pop and click.

My velcro makes you tug-of-war,

So strongly does it stick.

My hood fits snugly round your face–

Just pull the drawstring please.

You won’t get cold if you pick me:

I block the stiffest breeze.

Oh no, don’t bother with the blue,

Its colour is quite pale.

And do you think those buttons

Would withstand a howling gale?

Besides the fun you’ll have with me,

I’ll keep you warm and dry.

You’ll have to search the UNIVERSE

To find a better buy.

Oh well, it seems it’s not my day.

Your mum is hardly keen.

She says blue coat might be the nicest

One she’s ever seen.

Then, suddenly, you shake your head

Insisting I’m for you,

And soon we’re heading out the door…

You, me and blue coat too!

Photo by Vecteezy