TELEPHONE CALL
I’m eighty and I’m alone
The oldest one left alive
You’re young and alone
But I’m old … you must come and see me
sometime
You know my address … it’s 19 Park Terrace
Quite near the museum
I’m your mother’s mother’s sister and I probably
wouldn’t know you but you must come and see me
sometime
I hope that you’re listening and not simply waiting
For me to run out of words …
Give my love to your parents, and ask them to bring you to see me sometime
I’m eighty this month, and I’m alone …
Give my love to the family
Merry Christmas … goodbye.