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31-08-2010, 12:04 AM
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Inspired by FayRose!!!

The following well-known Poem (inspired me after reading the comment by FayRose in the Topic KEEP YOUNG.


WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN I SHALL WEAR PURPLE
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.


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31-08-2010, 12:07 AM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

Think I do half that already

(jus kiddin!)
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31-08-2010, 12:10 AM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

Originally Posted by Azz ->
Think I do half that already

(jus kiddin!)


I know I do -

(and not kiddin')!!


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31-08-2010, 08:50 AM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

Nice one and thanks for sharing
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31-08-2010, 04:18 PM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

Oldie but goodie! I always liked that.
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31-08-2010, 10:51 PM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

Always like that one....one of my Sisters wore purple at the Christening of her Grandson and her hubby had shirt and tie to match....afterwards she quoted this poem from beginning to end.........
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01-09-2010, 07:03 PM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

Ah yes, wearing the purple and a lot of the other barmy things
As dear old Humph (Humphrey Lyttleton - jazz musician and 'Sorry, I haven't a Clue' presenter) said. - never lose touch with 'silly'.

I don't intend to, you lot joining me? ....
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01-09-2010, 07:43 PM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

I'm still silly even though long in the tooth and hope to stay that way!
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01-09-2010, 08:11 PM
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Re: Inspired by FayRose!!!

I like to think I have a great sense of humour. My daughter, and very often my son when I see him, frequently end up with tears rolling down our cheeks where we have laughed so much together!
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02-09-2010, 09:36 AM
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Always been attracted to people who can tolerate a sense of the ridiculous.
 
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