driving in rain
bringing more floods
driving rain
© Rachel Green December 2023
I read a poem
about the poor state of affairs
where children of today
would never experience the joy
of opening a cardboard door
to find a picture of a bell behind it.
I was always envious of those kids
who had parents who could spend a pound
on chocolate advent calendars
though one year, I remember,
my parents buying me a "Wade Whimsies" advent
with a ceramic animal behind every door.
Was I grateful enough?
I hope so, but I probably wasn't
because all children are selfish;
so thanks, Mum,
in posthumous retrospect.
© Rachel Green December 2023
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