A Refined Lady

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 03 Jul 2016
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Remember Hyacinth
the refined lady
who used to entertain
on a lavish scale
and to the occasion
she always rose?

Regarded by many
to be toffee- nosed
she wasn’t a snob
but was very sociable
and those who knew her
liked her a lot.

No shrinking violet,
was congenial and warm
with a welcoming smile.
Her plea to her friends
was: “When I am gone,
forget me not.”

Yet  despite her openness
she valued her privacy
and would swiftly reply
to an impertinent question
with a curt riposte:
“Mind your own business!”

© Luigi Pagano 2016

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

what a clever poem on the I P. It had everything that was required and more.

Really enjoyed and put a smile on my face. smiley

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Jenny,
so glad that you enjoyed this light piece based on this week's I.P. which asked for the mention of five flowers.
From your reaction it looks as if I have succeeded in fulfilling the task.

Luigi xx

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hidden flowers! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I hope they weren't too hidden, Rhiannon. I was afraid some people would not recognise mind-your-own-business also known as baby's tears, as a flower although gardeners worth their salt would not have any difficulty.

Thanks for your feedback.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh! thank you, I'm really not a gardener worth my salt, and I felt I was missing number 5, so I've now googled it, and learnt something! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You are welcome, Rhiannon. smiley

Luigi x