MY CHILDHOOD
A trip back in my childhood...I see my sisters Mam and Dad I recall the downstairs of our house....and the memories I have The fire grate was leaded black...red and gold were glowing embers We all had similar houses ....I hope some of you remember Upon the shelf were candlesticks....and a mirror shining bright A fan light above the door....stained glass paper coloured light The larder where the food was stored...a cold slab for the meat A bread bin, a cheese box,... groceries to last the week The coalhouse in the scullery ...large sink with enamel drainer Table, kettle, teapot, tea caddy and...a strainer A boiler and a dolly tub....brass ponch and a mangle Mum would feed the washing through....I would turn the handle Filling the pans from the ....cold tap at the sink If grandma was here now ...what would she think? The toilet just across the yard....and newspaper on a nail The tin bath hung up ...a bowl and water pail Scrubbing steps and window-sills....patterned lino floors It was hard work in those days...to do the family chores Our black and white telly....our cabinet and piano A few old memories.....I don’t want to let go I’m happy with life ....and the things of today But it doesn’t hurt .....to let your memory stray They called our house ....A St Ann’s slum But it was Home and I loved it.....with my Sisters, Dad and Mum x |
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