YOUR POEMS

ALL FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES by Marilyn Clampitt, of Alvaston

Wish I could walk on high heels but I know I’d fall on my bum Would love to wear some velvet leggings but they would enhance my tum

Might wear that new skirt I recently brought

Oh dear at my age people might think it’s too short

If only I could be that little bit daring

That low-cut top I’d love to be wearing

In the shops Christmas jumpers with sequins on seemed to be all the rage

Wanted a black one but in my size they’d only get it in beige Buying clothes at the moment I never seem to have much luck Really need a new outfit with the annual Christmas parties coming up

So wished I was still young and trim

Most clothes I like were for the ladies who were slim

Not ready yet for twin sets and matronly clothes

Still sticking to black in my choice of hose

Soon with these though I might have to change my mind Hope it won’t be elasticated ones because a varicose vein I recently did find

Well no luck in Derby, looks like a trip over to Nottingham or Burton too

Hopefully there for a mature, well built lady I’ll find something new FEELINGS by Anne Thompson, of Mickleover

I feel sorry.

I feel sad.

I feel grateful.

I feel glad.

I feel gleeful

I feel thoughtful

I feel happy.

I feel soppy .

I am on track.

I feel prosperous.

I feel altogether not too bad .......

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