IN reply to the letter from Mr Watt regarding the old shoppers:

Watt this man needs is to be told

There is no shame in growing old

Watt a difference this man will find

If while out to the old he is kind

Watt he wants when rushing about

Are no old people their minds in doubt?

Watt he needs is a centre so bare

He can shop without a care

Watt a joke this fellow seems to be

To the old who are not a busy bee

Watt to do when he dashes around

Out of his way the old must bound

Watt all the old plus a few

Will do to him while in a queue

Watt he'll do when held up all day

His words will be unprintable I'll say

Watt to do next time you are popping

Down the town to do your shopping

Watt you need is to take your time

And not take it out on people in their prime

Watt the express check-outs mean to us

We can have more time to stroll to the bus

Watt we don't need is a person to yell

While dashing around like a bat out of hell

Yours slowly, an older generation person.

NAME

and address supplied.

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