Purple and I Learn To Spit

A poem penned in '61; loved by all, a favourite of mine Performed by Bella, my sweetest grandchild, when at the tender age of nine Draped head to toe in a purple shawl, with a purple hat plonked on her head Stance bent forward, stick in hand; gazing in wonderment laughter tears I shed For Bella parodies the art of growing old when she performs this hilarious skit Her favourite part as she makes a start is reciting the line, ‘and I learn to spit’ With great aplomb her head held back she aims towards the sky Holding her breath to gain her momentum spurting her spittle way up high… Written 25th January 2019 Contest: Purple 2 Sponsor: Kevin Shaw Contest: End Feb 2019 Sponsor: Brian Strand "When I am an old woman I shall wear purple" a poem penned by English poet Jenny Joseph and is renowned and loved worldwide. If you do not already know it, I highly recommend you take a look, and hope it will bring a smile to your face whatever age you may be.