My French, I know,
Is beaucoup bad.
So, please pardonnez.
Mais oui, c’est vrais.
But it is an homage,
(Another French word)
To those trousers blue,
Worn by me and you.
We think of them,
As American, but,
They came from France,
Those indigo pants.
More precisely from,
La Ville de Nîmes.
From whence denim came,
And got its name.
So I’d just like to say,
Merci beaucoup.
Sans jeans I’d be nude,
And I’d hate to be rude.
Random Misanthrope 
Well damn! I learned something and was entertained! That’s a wonderful little piece that is. I had no idea about the origin of the word denim. Love it!
Thanks, Ken! I was inspired by a worksheet we did in one of my English lessons today. It was about blue jeans, their history, where the denim fabric came from, etc. At one point they were part of the uniform of a US Navy sailor. They also used to be prison togs. Now pretty much everyone from everywhere wears them.
I didn’t know that! I’d say this was incredibly visual, but THAT might be rude!
Wonderful poem, Kitten!
Hehehe…rude is okay. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
COOL WRITE! I enjoyed it and yes I did know 🙂 Do you recall when women started wearing them though? :p
My entry: http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/eks-and-the-bed-of-roses/
Now that I’m not sure about. Wikipedia to the rescue!!!
this is funny,
it is good to tease oneself on doing second language.
well played.
LOL! Fun and educational. 🙂
Well that told a few of us a thing or two, and there I was thinking that the cowboy invented them! LOL
A very enjoyable read thank you!
You really educated us on this one such a fun read
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/08/the-crimson-witch/
hate to be rude for being nude,
what a playful mood
you have here,
well done. cheers!
😉
Thank you all for your kind comments and feedback. 🙂
Fun verse! Jeans are as American as Fries are French (:
Hehehe..nice work..though i don’t know french but with your poem i am getting a bit keen to learn some and know the indigo pants..
Alcina
I don’t really know French either, as I’ve demonstrated. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
How interesting, I never knew that either. Loved it and I don’t know any French, yet, so no excuse need, lol! Great job. Blessings, Terri
Wonderful. Well done. I really enjoyed it.
William
Last two lines were so weird, random, and funny! I’m still trying to control my laugh*hehehe*ter!
I always try to end each piece I write with a little “stinger,” something to confuse or delight the reader, or to give him or her something to think about.
I love poetry that incorporates and mingles different languages. Excellent job! I have only done this once and it is the #1 post on my blog. So others must love it too. You have inspired me to give it another try! Thanx for your post.
Excellent. Enjoyed it, thank you.