Jo’s A to Z

A is for amaryllis, a challenge for all,

B is for Brandon, wish I’d grown that tall,

C is for Coalport and cottages and cake,

D is for dresses I asked you to make,

E is for elderflower and elderberry wine,

F is for foxes who came to dine,

On the Geese,

And the Hens, time after time,

G is for genealogy and surfing the net,

H is for hoping today isn’t wet,

I is for icy mornings when the car wouldn’t start,

J is for Joann, the girl who liked art,

K is for grandKids, yes I know it’s a cheat,

But they’re two Lovely Lassies who should make the Leet,

M is for Marianne and Mrs Mac,

And all MacLellan women who never hold back,

N is for kNitting, ah that should have been K,

Ach never mind, it’s better this way.

O is for ornithology, I’ve already used B,

But had to bring birds in, I know you’ll agree.

P is for pupils and pups driving you mad,

Q is for Qi when scrabble goes bad.

R is for rhodies and rusty cars by the barn,

S is for sewing and bracken dyed yarn,

T is the Toms, the men in your life,

U is the ups and downs of a mother and wife.

V is for visits to Sweden, Norway and more,

W is the welcome as we come through the door,

X is the eXtra things I’ve neglected to say,

About Meggy and cat sitting and horses and hay,

Y is for You, I’ve left Z for You too,

When it’s tricky I always ask Mum what to do.