Relatively Tricky

RELATIVELY TRICKY I needed to choose six relatives To form a “bubble” plus me. I wanted to celebrate Christmas During Covid restrictions you see. All right, I know that makes seven, One more than there ought to be. But, if the police should come to check, I’ll hide behind the settee. But how to choose half a dozen From such an extensive clan? Well, first, although she’ll moan all day, I’ll have to invite my Gran. Now, if I invite Uncle Charlie, I can’t have Auntie Vi. They haven’t spoken for thirty years, Though neither remembers why. And similarly Cousin Fred Remains extremely bitter Since Cousin Jane insulted him Through the medium of Twitter. My sister falls out with no-one So she’ll be there no doubt. But my brother has seven children So I guess that rules him out. Great Aunt Maude must be there, She’s always spoilt me to bits. Every year she sends me a sweater (Though I’ve never had one that fits) Right, that’s five I’ve chosen Who won’t cause too much strife. So who can be the sixth one? Oh, I’d better invite the wife! 16th November 2020 Six Relatives contest Sponsor - Caren Krutsinger