Gold Run

My granny’s bucket list included visiting Japan
She didn’t think that if she went she’d meet a nice young man
She went in twenty-twenty-one when covid rules relaxed
A man said can you help us or our contest might be axed

Gran leant on her walking frame and said you’re very kind
My bones all ache, my gait is slow, I have a failing mind
If you want a politician then I think that you might find
That I’m your girl but all things else would leave me way behind

The man said everybody’s sick, we don’t know what to do
The cleaning staff all tried to help but they’re all ailing too
We need some folk to help put on the show as per the plan
So pardon the expression dear, but granny, you’re the man

So he took her and her walking frame and showed her where to stand
She made off like a thing possessed because a gun went bang
She dropped the shawl that she had worn in case she felt the cold
And that is how, I kid you not, my grandma brought home gold!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 7/21/2021 1:41:00 PM
love the twist at the end Terry,and now with covid so widespread i wonder if the Olympic games will go ahead, hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/21/2021 3:07:00 PM
I can’t see the point, myself. What’s the point of winning gold if half the contestants didn’t compete. Anyway, it gave my muse a tap on the shoulder so it’s not all bad news. Terry
Date: 7/21/2021 11:27:00 AM
Well told for gold!
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Date: 7/21/2021 12:31:00 PM
Thanks, Rico. Inspired by eight covid dropouts today. Terry
Date: 7/21/2021 11:00:00 AM
Ha! At the rate they’re dropping at the Olympics, grannies everywhere might actually have a chance! Well done, Terry!
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Date: 7/21/2021 12:34:00 PM
Hi, Ilene. I think I might enter myself in the ‘short walk’. I should be okay because... gotta go my phone just pinged! Terry
Date: 7/21/2021 8:35:00 AM
Lol, there's plenty of life left in the old girl Tom
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Date: 7/21/2021 12:35:00 PM
There’s no stopping the great British Granny, Tom. Terry
Date: 7/21/2021 8:05:00 AM
Absolutely precious with a surprise ending. Can't beat this! Loved it. Go, Granny, go!
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Date: 7/21/2021 12:39:00 PM
The news this morning announced eight covid dropouts... ‘lightbulb moment!’ Glad you enjoyed. Terry
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