Short Trousers

SHORT TROUSERS When I was young in trousers short, Children laughed at my knobbly knees. I asked my mother why she bought Short trousers in the winter’s freeze. Fresh air was good for me she thought. But Dad wore full length all year long Which didn’t seem to me quite fair. He was quite healthy, fit and strong Without his knees exposed to air. I said it was unjust, all wrong But now, commuting on the train, Day after day in sultry heat, I find long trousers are a pain. Sometimes I wish I could retreat To childhood and wear shorts again. 20th November 2020 Quintain/Sicilian contest Sponsor - Emile Pinet