Socks
I like socks.
And mittens.
Socks aren’t choosy
about your toes.
You could have six
toes and still
wear the same sock
as someone with only five.
Mittens aren’t finicky
about your fingers.
You could be missing
your pinky and still
wear the same mitten
as someone who never
had that bike accident
when they were a kid.
Socks and mittens
are not precise.
That is the kind of friend
I will be to you.
We don’t need to fit
like a glove.
When you choose
me from the drawer
I’ll always find a way
to keep you warm.
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Why I Like Pen in Hand
and the Maryland Writers’ Association
Pen in Hand is multi-genre journal produced twice a year by the Maryland Writers’ Association showcases the literary talents of writers across the great state of Maryland. The journal is available online and in lovely print editions through Amazon.com.
The Maryland Writers’ Association is a statewide 510(c)(3) with regional chapters. Volunteer-run and enormously welcoming, MWA works tirelessly to support and promote Maryland writers at all levels through events such as readings and workshops on the art, craft and business of writing. If you’re a Maryland writer of any sort, be sure to check them out!
