Myself first — Typewriter Manuscript Poetry T-Shirt
The years brought sharper standards and less patience for pointless opinions. This Filthy Poet poem raises a glass to the nerve of finally choosing yourself.
About this item
The poem
I'm older, more tired, and harder to fool,
I've finally stopped caring who thinks I'm uncool.
My patience got shorter, my standards got tall,
and pointless opinions mean fuck all at all.
I don't chase approval or dress to impress,
I choose what feels good and I tolerate less.
I've learned that the drama I once entertained
was mostly just nonsense with prettier names.
So cheers to the wrinkles, the wisdom, the nerve,
to knowing exactly what bullshit deserves.
Getting older isn't some terrible curse,
I just got better at putting myself fucking first.
The design
Comfort Colors® 1717, with the Typewriter Manuscript design printed on the front.
Fit & sizing
A relaxed unisex fit. For the best match, measure a T-shirt you enjoy wearing and compare it with our chart. Available sizes vary by colour.
Materials & care
Comfort Colors® 1717
Soft cotton.
Plenty of character.
100% ring-spun US cotton, with a substantial 206.8 g/m² (6.1 oz/yd²) weight, a relaxed unisex fit and a soft-washed feel. Pre-shrunk during manufacture.
What garment-dyed means
The tee is coloured after it has been sewn. Pigment-dyed shades have a softer, weathered finish; other shades have a more even appearance. Small differences in shade are part of garment dyeing.
Before your first wear
Wash separately in cold water. Pigment-dyed colours can release loose pigment, even after the first wash, and may stain lighter items.
Then wash with similar colours. If colour is still releasing, keep washing separately.
| Wash | Turn inside out. Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C, with similar colours. |
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| Dry | Air dry where possible, or tumble dry on low heat. |
| The print | Never iron directly over the printed design. |
| Avoid | Bleach and dry cleaning. |
Always follow the care label supplied with your tee.
Delivery & returns
Printed for you after you order. Most orders are ready to dispatch in 2–7 business days; production time is separate from delivery time.
Current UK delivery estimates after dispatch are 3–5 business days for Standard and 1–2 for Express, where available. The services, charges and product-specific estimates shown at checkout apply.
For standard goods, you have 14 days after delivery to notify us that you want to cancel, then 14 days to return them. Email info@thefilthypoet.com for return instructions. Faulty-item rights and individual personalisation exceptions are explained in the full policy.
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