Here's Alison: Happy Birthday Sandy
Alison Ross wrote this poem for a young friend whose divorce coincided with her ex’s birthday.
Happy birthday, Sandy
And here’s your hearts desire
You’ve wanted it for years
For you always were a trier.
It’s not a groovy record
Or a pair of fancy sox
It’s not a blue movie
Or after-shave, all boxed
It’s not a lambswool cover
For the steering in your car
It’s not a free air-ticket
So you can travel far.
It’s not a set of spanners
Or a positive attitude course
It’s not a brand new shirt
It’s simply a divorce.
Yes, I’m giving you your freedom
A divorce is what you’ve got
Happy birthday, Sandy
I’ve just untied the knot.
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