Pigtails Comments

You penned a clear picture of the many who fall foul of the complexities in life Tony - - and yet who try to preserve some dignity..... a fine piece as a tribute to those who try. 10 + + + Fay

truly a lady wonderful poem 10

Beautiful poem. The woman reminds me of my grandmother who wore her very long hair in braids until she died. thanks.

60 rather than 16, Toting all her worldly goods about In a big, black, bin-liner bag; To those 'above the lifeline' A lost soul falling off the frail frontier Of self-respect and state subsidy, Sliding slowly but surely into invisibility To our supposed civilised society. A very touching piece Tony - nicely written...