Things really confuse me, must be my age you'll say,

But some things seem so muddled as I look round today.

The young mum goes out shopping in a mini short and neat,

Her daughter's dress is pretty but, must it reach her feet?

The baby wears a jumpsuit like a pugilist,

Why hide these little dimpled knees tempting to be kissed?

But this is style and costly too, but they must keep in touch,

Then Granny thinks of her young days, make do and mend and such.

Her knitting and her sewing made for very busy days,

Home-made, but love in every stitch, the satisfaction pays.

As times have changed and fashion too, there's still one thing I'm sure,

The love and joy of family life forever will endure.

Mary Heppenstall

Ainsworth Square

Bolton

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