There is something about the feel of old clothes,
How they fit better and soften with time.
When worn over and over again,
They eventually hit their prime.
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Maybe it’s only a man thing,
Finding it hard to throw out.
But clothes slowly get better with age,
Of that there is no doubt.
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When slippers are soft and cosy,
When soft blue denim is fading,
When a jacket has moulded to your form,
They certainly don’t need upgrading.
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If you’re not really out to look sharp,
And are never a victim of fashion,
You should try keeping clothes going forever.
Now, that’s what I call a passion!
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When summer t-shirts weigh nothing at all
Because they’re so old and so thin,
To toss them out, without a doubt,
Would be a terrible sin.
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When a garment no longer looks its best,
And you are told that you should donate.
“Charity begins at home”, should be used,
To end any needless debate.
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I use my best hangers to hang them,
While trying not to moan.
‘Cause like it or not, I get told quite a lot,
They can only be worn at home.
So, when an item gets old and baggy,
With a hint of cologne from the past,
And the thought comes about,
That I should chuck it out,
I just wait… ‘til the moment has passed!