Hilary Devey

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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