I sent my poem 'Unfortunate Presents' to my mum in england who is 85. <br /> <br />this was her response! <br /> <br /> <br />Shame on you, ungrateful lad, <br />To criticise the gifts you've had. <br />Jazzy pants would be just fine <br />To decorate the washing line. <br /> <br />Wear the ties when skies are grey, <br />They'll help brighten up the viewer's day. <br />Jersey, small or large? I don't know which, <br />Just think - knit with love in every stitch. <br /> <br />To conclude this little verse - <br />Next year could bring something worse. <br />Now that you have upset Gladys <br />She might send you a tin of haggis! <br /> <br />From your Mum, who's past her prime, <br />But is lavendar-perfumed all the time!<br /><br />David Keig<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/unfortunate-presents-2/
