Hilary Devey.
Nineteen fifty seven her year of birth
Bolton, middle class for what its
worth.
Father in business, seemingly OK
till the bailiffs called one day.
Their pleasant home stripped bare
father not yet an entrepreneur.
A corner shop in Gorton next
father getting somewhat vexed.
Mother giving food away
the locals having a field day.
The never, never, meant just that
not exactly tit for tat.
Mother not the business kind
leaving her in charge, ill timed.
Father trying boozers now
graft, hours, and sweaty brow.
Father having a go at anything
thinking, scheming, actuating.
Hillary more her fathers kind
self control, presence of mind.
Some troubles, but never say die
Pall-Ex the apple of her eye.
Eighteen years and a CBE
a crows a crow, gutsy.
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