THE AUNTIES

The Aunties

keep sweeties

in the bottom

of their handbags,

and hankies

in their cardigan sleeves.

They may look frail,

but they’re

sharp as nails,

they mutter

and gossip

and moan.

The Aunties

knit jumpers,

say the Rosary

at funerals,

and always know

a cure for the flu.

They’re the

sweetest old ladies,

who bet

on the races,

and drink dry sherry

at noon.

©Roisin Duffy

TITLE: THE AUNTIES

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