Warning Comments

' Jenny Joseph's dislike of the poem has been overstated, but she did dislike the colour purple: "I can't stand it, " she explained. "That, of course, is why it's in the poem."

'"Warning" was voted Britain's best-loved postwar poem in a BBC poll in 1996 (and again in 2006) . It inspired people to wear purple, and a "Red Hat" society arose in America in homage.'

From the age of 62 she exclusively wore purple clothing during the day until 1992, when a family bereavement made her change colour to blue for a 3 month period of mourning.'

'Jenny Joseph was born on 7 May 1932 in South Hill, Carpenter Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, to Florence (née Cotton) and Louis Joseph, an antiques dealer. The family were non-observant Jews.'

I love the sound, flow, and attitude of the poem. I think I should have married (or at least lived with Jenny) ! bri ;) ***** to my Favorites

I love ❤ how she's declared warning. Realizing that now she is reasonably sane. But in her old age don't expect it. With age the mind can deteriorate, and she will find it freeing.

Deep and exquisitely crafted is this masterful poem of Jenny's.

A thought provoking poem.We are always expected to behave in certain way when we live in society.

I love this poem, I feel like doing all of them right now! Lol x Well done. Five stars!

I love this poem to bits. I wish there were more people with your attitude. I have no intention of growing old gracefully but be a pain in the , particularly to those idiots we voted into office, and those who mess up the environment. Well done top marks!

I like this poem, but.......I prefer pink. ;) bri

Just heard this poem for the first time it gave me a good laugh, just something we would all like to do

Warning always warns us about impending danger. Clever people should be cautious and careful about their deeds!

Beautiful poem written from the heart, lovely and very passionate.....

This is a peace of bro.

She passed away in 2018, but her legacy will paint the streets.

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter. thoughts that goes beyond death

what a sad image of oldness! ! it's fluent to read. also simple and realistic! !

Brilliant

Jenny Joseph's " Warning" will go down in the annals of literature as one of the truly great pieces of work, and it shall always be known simply as " When I am old, I shall wear purple...."