Day 677 of the daily poems, and the Found Poem theme is providing much interest. Yesterday’s ‘This walk’ and today’s ‘Made in Bangladesh’ are simple texts for which the manipulation into formal lines or stanzas, with perhaps a phrase or two added, makes them poems. Our poet Walter Paul Kennedy finds inspiration in an item of clothing …
Made in Bangladesh
As found on a garment label …
Made in Bangladesh
Regular length
Keep away from fire and flames
Think climate: wash at 30 degrees C
Gentle machine warm wash
Do not bleach
Medium tumble dry
Cool iron
Dry cleanable
Wash inside out
Fabric conditioner is
Recommended
62% Polyester
38% Cotton
Exclusive of trimmings.
Walter Paul Kennedy