Just when we thought our Museum Poet's muse had finally dried up, he has sent in the following new year offering:
So Twenty-Fourteen’s here at last,
I hope it brings good cheer –
To Staff & Volunteers alike,
I wish a great New Year.
I thought “What makes a Grumpy”?
I guess they must be old,
And do their bit regardless –
Whatever they’ve been told!!
It’s tourists that make problems,
They keep on asking questions! -
And some just won’t believe you;
When you offer bright suggestions.
If their background’s Nautical
It can pose some awkward queries –
“Have you secured your futtocks yet”?
“Oh yes, they’re spliced in series!!”
Nine years on, and senile,
I miss the cut and thrust –
But Grumpies have a “sell-by” date
So retirement was a must.
We are still contemplating the idea that Grumpies have a 'sell-by' date. we thought they just got grumpier and went on until they dropped (or joined the Friday afternoon team).
Happy New Year to our reader.
