The Pillowcase in America

 

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Making a new case for a pillow is easy:

Two matching-sized pieces of cloth

Have three edges to conjoin with

the fourth edges open and ready

for a plain or embroidered hem

into which a pillow slides

inside which a pillow hides

so the smooth and silky case

is all that touches the face.

Light and so easy to clean

It leaves all it covers pristine

And is even good for Halloween.

Do you need a bag for candy?

Or a costume for a ghost?

Let the pillowcase play host.

And this delights the night

In bed or on the train,

on dry streets or in the rain

At home or in flight.

And what better casing

for emergency supplies

and quick getaway packing—

lighter than a suitcase,

the pillowcase.

For Sumana's prompt "Ode to the Mundane"  at What's Going On?

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