In the days before, when things weren’t strange
Pyjamas were bedtime attire,
Useful and needed for warmth in the dark
Keeping us cosy in the cold of the night.
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But hiding indoors away from all people
In isolation, quiet and calmness or chaos
Grasping for connection and missing old faces,
We’ll take any comfort.
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The rules for work are thrown out the window,
No more commutes or wearing our shoes,
Laptops are open past the end of the day
And children join meetings, asking for snacks.
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After months of distance between
Our loved ones, our friends, our comrades
The days become cooler and nights are now cold.
We need our comforts even more than before.
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So the time of pyjamas gets earlier still,
We climb into comfort as we enter the house.
From a year of privation and hardship
The softness and warmth bring the slightest relief,
The smallest of pleasures,
The sliver of light in the dark.
This really sums up 2020 so well, doesn’t it? I always heard if you’re working from home, you should always make a point of getting dressed as if you were going out. However, this year I’ve embraced pyjamas, yoga pants and leggings to an extent that I never did before – and I don’t regret it one bit! When the entire world has been turned upside down, we have to embrace what comfort we can.
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Me too. I’ve worked from home for 6 years and always always got dressed, until this summer.
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Excellent. While I’m not a pyjama fan myself, the rest of the house definitely are so I totally recognise their value, comfort and warmth!
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Great, spot on thoughts. And the pyjamas…
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Great poem! Now PJs are elevated in the fashion industry! 😉
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Love it! I put mine on as soon as I can.
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Powerfully poignant pyjama poem ponders pandemic predicament
Great work SS&GP 🙂
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Pjs are so comforting especially when the whole world is so upside down. This is a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing, I love pair of cosy PJ’s 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
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The cosier the better
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How creatively this piece captures the journey from what pajamas were to what pajamas are!
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It was very thrown together starting from that very thought
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What an awesome post! Described how I think most of us feel right now….
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Beautiful writing! I love my pajamas too. You illustrated how much they have been a source of support this year eloquently!
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Thank you so much x
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I would live in pj’s if I could… I had to go back to the office and I will say that it sucked getting in work clothes again!
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cotton pyjamas are a MUST
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I honestly wasn’t much into wearing pyjamas before but sheltering in place changed all that. Pyjamas are very comfy and I love wearing them nowadays.
Liz
http://www.piecesofliz.com
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Totally the same as me xx
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I love my pj’s, but rarely wear them before bedtime xx
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I used to be like that. Lockdown broke me.
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I think I have been passing most of this year in a PJ and never appreciated it so much!
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I’m off to put mine on right now
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My husband and I bought Christmas PJs specifically to lounge around in as we enjoy our day. I love your poem — very accurate too with everything that has gone on lately!
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Thanks, I’m on the look out for new PJ but can’t find any I like
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I have literally been counting down the hours until I can put my PJs back on today! I love this x x
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Oh I fully intend to live in mine from next Tuesday for 2 weeks
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Ha ha. Who knew pyjamas would become mainstream attire? Love this. I usually wear yoga pants at home. In the past, I made the effort to put jeans on to go to the supermarket. This year I haven’t even bothered doing that.
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I love my pjs!! I am not ready to go back to real clothes!
Rosie
https://www.loverosiee.co.uk
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I have jeans on today, its weird.
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I love my pyjamas now: I went out to meet a friend yesterday and it was actually a challenge to get out of them and dress in proper clothes 🤣
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I always thought it was a bit odd to get changed into PJs as soon as getting home. Now I love it.
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