My first thread: WARNING!!

Jun 14, 2013

Roz X.

"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.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple."
"Warning" by Jenny Joseph

For those who are familiar with this literary joy...and to those who have not yet had the pleasure...never let others define you or rob you of that which dwells deep within your heart.

Jun 14, 2013

Alondra G.

Thanks for sharing this, I had never read it before. I enjoyed it!

Jun 14, 2013

Katherine G.

Love it

Jun 14, 2013

Lynzie B.

Very nice!

Jun 14, 2013

Roz X.

So glad, Alondra. I'm practicing every single day. ;)

Jun 14, 2013

Shelley W.

I love this. Thank you for posting!!

Jun 14, 2013

Roz X.

You're welcome, ladies. Thank you for taking the time to read it.

Jun 15, 2013

Alma M.

Awesome! Thanks Rozberry

Jun 15, 2013

Sam T.

That was awesome.

Jun 15, 2013

Kristin S.

I've never read this before, I too enjoyed it. Awesome read. Thanks for sharing Rozberry.

Jun 15, 2013

Susie S.

Love it!

Jun 15, 2013

Hanna A.

Breaking boundaries. :) I love it, thanks for sharing Rozberry. A great way to start the day. :)

Jun 15, 2013

Tracy M.

👍❤

Jun 15, 2013

Megan T.

Thanks for posting! Also never read before (:

Jun 15, 2013

Cassidy R.

I love this! Thank you for sharing it :)

Jun 15, 2013

Kaitlyn S.

I've never read that before, I like it =] thank you.

Jun 15, 2013

Roz X.

So glad you ladies like it. I think we sometimes get caught up in rules and what's acceptable or appropriate that sometimes we can use a bit of a reminder of just how daring, beautiful and happy we can be when we break out of the box.

Jun 15, 2013

Roz X.

Get to practicing! :)

Jun 15, 2013

EsotericOdium Q.

I shall wear purple when I am older.

Jun 15, 2013

Rebekah L.

Amen honey child!!

Jun 15, 2013

Tara G.

You are pretty bitchin Roz!

Jun 15, 2013

Beth F.

This is cute, I enjoyed it.

Jun 15, 2013

Narissa P.

Thank you Rozberry!! That's beautiful.

Jun 15, 2013

Eileen A.

Thanks for sharing! :)

Jun 15, 2013

Shontell B.

Thanks, it gives me a nee perspective..