The parade theme was "A Celebration of Laughter". font-family: 'Cairo'; Just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world. @font-face { I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired, and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells, and run my stick along the public railings. .woocommerce div.product p.stock.out-of-stock span, If you send this to five phenomenal women today - in celebration of Beautiful Women's Month - something phenomenal will happen: you will boost another woman's self esteem. Bombeck decided to become a full-time housewife and relinquished her career as a journalist. Erma Louise Bombeck (21 February, 1927 - 22 April, 1996) was an American writer, columnist, author and humorist. A beautiful poem, A Mother's Love: By Erma Bombeck. Comments (5). Poetry Books by Erma Bombeck. A Hotel Room of One's Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program; House of Design; . I expect to treasure every single minute I ever spent in her presence over the fifty-some years I knew her. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, Later. Share this with all the women you are grateful to have as friends. .shop-topbar .shop-filter-actived .remove-filter-actived, If you do send this on, something good will happen: you will boost another woman's self esteem. Four of a Kind: A Suburban Field Guide : A Treasury of Works by America's Best-Loved Humorist. This crossword clue Photo ___ (prearranged media events) was discovered last seen in the March 5 2021 at the Crosswords With Friends Crossword. [19], A Chinese language translation of one of her works about her stepfather Albert Harris, "Father's Love" (), is included as one of the sixty oral reading passages in China's Putonghua Proficiency Test. A Mother's Love: By Erma Bombeck A Mother's Love: By Erma Bombeck Children make your life important. So true! God said, "A Mother needs a lap. Bombeck quickly became a popular humorist nationwide. While the suburbs were not Jersey City, Erma reminded me of my mom in many ways. .woocommerce-order-received h2, washed up for dinner. The event proved so popular that it has been held every other year since then. document.documentElement.className += " js"; The book is made up entirely of the following poem with illustrations. And this made me think of the Red Hat Society, and fun things women do when they get to the stage of wearing red hats. .woocommerce div.product.product-type-variable form.cart .variations td.value:after{right:0px; [citation needed], Erma entered Emerson Junior High School in 1940, and began writing a humorous column for its newspaper, The Owl. It doesnt suit me.. In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer in 1996, here are some thoughts - for a moment's contemplation. (Yes, I was that weird kid who skipped YA literature entirely and went straight to Erma Bombeck. Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly Sister (Mum I cant go to school looking like this!). Her fame as a newspaper humor writer and columnist made her the most famous. Please can you let me have a copy of that particular poem??? /*product AR page*/ By Bina Yajnik. 300 1st place 200 2nd place 100 3rd place Lap 8 purple hat In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Maybe we should all grab that purple hat earlier. " /> October 16, 2006 at 08:25 AM, Erma Bombeck was a cancer SURVIVOR. In addition, the University of Dayton's Alumni Association underwrites the cost of scholarships that allow University of Dayton students to attend for free. Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Queen. A reminder of mom's love, a lovely reminder for Mother's Day or any day! .woocommerce-checkout .woocommerce-info .showlogin:hover,.woocommerce-checkout .woocommerce-info .showcoupon:hover, If you wish to post a comment you must login. window._wpemojiSettings = {"baseUrl":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/12.0.0-1\/72x72\/","ext":".png","svgUrl":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/12.0.0-1\/svg\/","svgExt":".svg","source":{"concatemoji":"https:\/\/fitness.sa\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-emoji-release.min.js?ver=5.4.6"}}; 6 lakhs after two years only on 27-05-2013. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat. After marriage, she left the workforce when her first child was born. Find Movie. Capture the essence of Ermas writings and you could win $500 and a free registration to the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop! by Erma Bombeck. I admit, I have not read her complete biography - so, that was my bad. San Francisco, California. Guess who is going to sneak back into the city!! Just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world. Thank you for the good reminders. We break out the big pads of paper and the glitter and all the stuff. She found a lot of comfort and humor in it. ~ Carl Sandburg The clause modifies, or describes, the noun. Posted on May 12, 2011 by Octo-woman. I have added a few lines and a link to the entire poem. Inspired by the line in Jenny Joseph's poem "Warning" that vows, "When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple,/ With a red hat that doesn't go," Cooper presented each birthday girl with a red hat that jibed with her individual taste. Purple Hat. .unero-loader:before,.unero-loader:after, " /> .woocommerce #reviews #comments .woocommerce-Reviews-title, Aug 14, 2022 - 48 Erma bombeck Poems ranked in order of popularity and relevancy. .comment-respond .comment-reply-title, THE PURPLE HAT POEM . ~ Erma Bombeck * What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I often used my allowance to increase my mother's modest collection of her writings. For now, I just want to feel comfortable in my [], Copyright 2020 Simone Yemm. Age 30: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly" - but decides she doesn't have time to fix it, so she's going out anyway. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Marion. Available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle eBooks: Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. This file is auto-generated */ .error-404 .page-content .page-title, 24 Jan 2011 When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me. I would have sat on the lawn with my new clothes and not worried about grass stains. Now sprouting from my head, This poem describes what a woman sees when she looks in the mirror at different stages of Click here for Poetry & Laughter from the Purple Hat Ladies. He was 90. This poem describes what a woman sees when she looks in the mirror at different stages of Click here for Poetry & Laughter from the Purple Hat Ladies . Pass this five women that you wanted to be seen. .woocommerce div.product.product-type-variable form.cart .variations .reset_variations, In 1949, Erma graduated with a degree in English and became a life-long supporter of her alma mater. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. Let's All Wear Purple Hats! $300,000 ad/promo. Women on Writing, and Erma Bombeck Writing competitions. /* ]]> */ You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. gtag("js", new Date()); .woocommerce .shop-toolbar .product-found span, In 1949, she converted to Catholicism, from the United Brethren church, and married Bill Bombeck, a former fellow student of the University of Dayton, who was a veteran of the World WarII Korean front. In 1967, her newspaper columns were compiled and published by Doubleday, under the title At Wit's End. /* Background Color */ .woocommerce .shop-toolbar .un-ordering.active, Share this with all the women you are grateful to have as friends. .woocommerce .shop-toolbar .filters:hover, (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck Just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. In a culture that elevates youth and prodigy, Later Bloomer celebrates people over age 40 who've found late-blooming success through creativity and resilience. [16] In 2010, CBS Sunday Morning With Charles Osgood aired a Mother's Day tribute to Bombeck, using the workshop as a backdrop. All Rights Reserved. "Spend at least one Mother's Day with your respective mothers before you decide on marriage. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. Books With Free. After three weeks, the articles went into national syndication through the Newsday Newspaper Syndicate, into 36 major U.S. newspapers, with three weekly columns under the title "At Wit's End". Forums.lungevity.org DA: 20 PA: 50 MOZ Rank: 86. font-style: normal; .woocommerce a.button.alt,.woocommerce button.button.alt,.woocommerce input.button.alt,.woocommerce #respond input#submit.alt, She also published 15 books, most of which became bestsellers . Age 8: She looks at herself and sees Cinderella. } h1 {font-family:Cairo, Arial, sans-serif} h2 {font-family:Cairo, Arial, sans-serif} h3 {font-family:Cairo, Arial, sans-serif} h4 {font-family:Cairo, Arial, sans-serif} h5 {font-family:Cairo, Arial, sans-serif} h6 {font-family:Cairo, Arial, sans-serif} Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Queen. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books you've read. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. } Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Queen. This made me wonder about Jenny herself. /* test header*/ Pass this on to women that you want watched over. Reading the original of this poem gave me the confidence to write my own version and to start sharing my poems. In 1978 Bombeck was involved in the Presidential Advisory Committee for Women, particularly for the final implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment, with the ERA America organization's support. Erma Louise Bombeck (ne Fiste; February 21, 1927 - April 22, 1996) was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper humor column describing suburban home life, syndicated from 1965 to 1996. Age 70: She looks at herself &sees wisdom, laughter and ability, goes out and enjoys life. .blog-wapper .entry-header .entry-title, Age 8: She looks at herself and sees Cinderella. .search-modal .modal-title, - Erma Bombeck. .social-links-widget a.social:hover, The members famously wear red hats and purple outfits to their public gatherings. The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. width: 1em !important; An old woman who said something to the effect that she would have worn the purple hat and not given a fig about what anyone said. Purple Hats! [CDATA[ */ .unero-posts .post-footer .post-link, It made such a hit that Sue Ellen went on to found the internationally popular Red Hat Society. Thanks for posting this Betty JO! So begins the poem Warning by Jenny Joseph. I am not a glutton I am an explorer of food Erma Bombeck. line-height:1.5;} She also published 15 books, most of which became bestsellers. Here is an angel sent to watch over you. It occurred to me that there might be homeschoolers out there who would like to see it in action. That was good reading thank you for sharing. In 1999, the prestigious Royal Society of Literature recognized Jennys contribution to British poetry and made her a fellow. .comments-title, Restore formatting, .search-modal .search-results ul li .search-item:hover .title, Im off to see what I can find out about her. .single-post .post-password-form input[type="submit"], His subsequent profession was that of educator and school supervisor.

. She gave her friend a red hat of her own suggesting that she keep it as a reminder to grow older playfully - on her terms. Erma Bombeck For some of us, watching a miniseries that lasts longer than most marriages is not easy. There would have been more "I love you's." God is Prince Charming rarely becomes King Integrity. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. "Please take time to donate what you can" June 10, 2009 at 07:53 PM. So these were the 94 top Erma Bombeck quotes about Life . I have been to her grave she is burried close to my parents graves. | Contact In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Erma Bombeck was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1927. Hi BettyThank you for the lovely comments that you left on my blog about my bookmark.I have very much enjoyed visiting your blog and will be back regularly.bye for now.Take care.Alsion. Past keynote speakers have included Art Buchwald, Nancy Cartwright, Dave Barry, Garrison Keillor, Mike Peters, Bil Keane and Phil Donahue. Erma practiced tap dance and singing, and worked for a local radio station for a children's revue for eight years. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. At PoemSearcher.com find thousands of poems categorized into thousands of categories. .woocommerce-order-received h3, Day Purple Every Day. Can't Make Sandalphon, IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck ( written after she found out she was dying from cancer). In 1976 McGraw-Hill published Bombeck's The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank, which became a best-seller. If you don't know five women to pass this on to, one will do just fine. ERMA BOMBECK. However, she failed most of her literary assignments and was rejected for the university newspaper. .unero-newsletter.style-2 .nl-form input[type=submit], The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, 11 Feb 2009 Ive searched for purple hat poem but the one that comes up isn't the I think this is what you're looking for, Erma Bombeck's The Purple Hat. "If Life is a Bowl of Cherries" by Erma Bombeck (June 2012) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Helen Kellers encouragement to use our senses. /* price*/ Error type: Your comment has been saved. [CDATA[ */ FEBRUARY 2011. Links and articles about the Red Hat Society. Erma Louise Bombeck ( ne Fiste; February 21, 1927 - April 22, 1996) was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper humor column describing suburban home life, syndicated from 1965 to 1996. Passing the Purple Hat to You IN honour of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Lots of information about Poem About Red Hat And Purple Dress . When iconic humor columnist Erma Bombeck passed away in 1996, she left the world a legacy of brilliant and eloquent humor that captured the quirks and nuances font-weight: 600; .comment-respond .logged-in-as a:hover, I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. Just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world. src: url(https://fitness.sa/wp-content/fonts/cairo/SLXLc1nY6Hkvalr-ao6O59Bea3ZlqSo.woff) format('woff'); . Family Poems - Today I want to kick the bucket and dare; You may purchase copies of the complete poem by going to our web site listed below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. .site-header .menu-extra .menu-item-cart .mini-cart-counter, . .unero-contact-form .wpcf7-form .wpcf7-submit, During the 1980s, Bombeck's annual earnings ranged from $500,000 to $1million a year. 'Red Hat' comes from the fact that when they meet, they all wear red hats and purple clothing. A Father needs strong shoulders to pull a sled, to balance a boy on a bicycle, or to hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus.". I love this. Beginning in 1966, she began doing lectures in the various cities where her columns appeared. This weblog only allows comments from registered users. Beloved for her wry yet warm look at family life, Erma Bombeck was America's favorite humorist at the time of her death in 1996. Erma Bombeck. She composed Warning at age 29 and continued writing throughout her adult life. } .woocommerce a.button,.woocommerce button.button,.woocommerce input.button,.woocommerce #respond input#submit, In 1978, Bombeck arranged both a million-dollar contract for her fifth book, If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? ALL of you must have come across the above text - sadly it's more actual than ever before.. .error-404 .page-content a, Erma Bombeck, American author and columnist, from her poem, Purple Hat. "It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.". .has-text-align-justify{text-align:justify;} /*! Her mother remarried in 1938, to Albert Harris (a moving van owner). On April 3, 1996, she received a kidney transplant. 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Help bring more people to poetry - support Write Out Loud, https://www.facebook.com/ChangeYourThoughtsToday/videos/10154389931406439/, Age three she looks in the mirror and sees a Disney Queen, Age eight she looks again and sees a young wannabe teen, Age fifteen she looks and sees an imperfect, impossible case, too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, braces and a spotty face, Age twenty she looks and hides behind her made up complexion, too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, she wears a mask of perfection, Age thirty she looks and sees her concerns but she does not dwell, too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, she gives thanks that all is well, Age forty she looks and sees a woman giving life her best shot, too fat, too thin too tall, too short, she is happier with her lot, Age fifty she looks and sees a woman seeking harmony not strife, searching for contentment, striving to find peace with her life, Age sixty she looks and sees a woman grateful for each new day, she revels in the challenges and adventures that come her way, Age seventy she looks and sees a wise woman reconciled at last, she lives for the moment and reflects on memories of her past, Age eighty she doesn't bother to look, no care what anyone may say, confident and care free, grabs her purple hat, ready to seize the day. purple poem. When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesnt go, and doesnt suit me. vertical-align: -0.1em !important; I believe this poem was written by Erma Bombeck but please correct me if Im wrong! I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly Sister (Mum I can't go to school looking like this!). font-weight: 400; I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. I also remember a poem about wearing a purple hat when you get old(er)and it was funny. I took it as a sign, my daughter kept it a surprise. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; About having a It reminded me of "Chapu Violeta", a Brazilian poem from Erma Bombeck. Erma Bombeck Biography. Terms of Use Acknowledgement: Jenny Joseph, SELECTED POEMS, Bloodaxe 1992.Reproduced with permission of Johnson & Alcock Ltd. A 1996 survey BBC identified this poem as the UKs most popular post-war one, beating Dylan Thomass Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night.. [12], Bombeck was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (an incurable and untreatable genetic condition) when she was 20 years old. He went to the hospital and died the next day. When I am an old woman I shall wear purpleWith a red hat which doesnt go, and doesnt suit me.And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer glovesAnd satin sandals, and say weve no money for butter.I shall sit down on the pavement when Im tiredAnd gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bellsAnd run my stick along the public railingsAnd make up for the sobriety of my youth.I shall go out in my slippers in the rainAnd pick the flowers in other peoples gardensAnd learn to spit. It seems like the perfect poem for Septembers Fall Hat Month. It has also inspired thousands of women to wear purplebut Jenny hates the color herself. Erma later enrolled in the University of Dayton, a Catholic college. Thanks for sharing, I hope I will be wearing my slippers in the rain someday!!!! Of the 35 states that ratified the proposed amendment, five rescinded their ratifications prior to the deadline. em interfaces are not user configurable in vmx what does tapping your nose mean in sign language She never had the chance to wear purple. $ 3.59 - $ 9.59. font-style: normal; Age 20: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly"- but decides she's going out anyway. Thank you for sharing it with us!Kelli, Betty,I still check her books out from the library. Identifying the likenesses between animals in the wild and human beings, another humorous reflection of the ridiculous side of life pokes fun at nutrition, talk shows, childbirth, and more. .unero-icon-box .b-icon, You remember this post about the awesome foursome who rib-tickled us into laughter (c) Aishwarya Ananth. [citation needed], She was the grand marshal for the 97th Tournament of Roses Parade held on January 1, 1986. She compiled three more books of poetry after turning 69. Thanks! When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesnt go, and doesnt suit me. I bought my mom the book about Red Hats and wearing purple when she first got diagnosed. Well: the day is a poem but too much Like one of Jeffers's, crusted with blood and barbaric omens Painful to excess, inhuman as a hawk's cry. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck. unicode-range: U+0600-06FF, U+200C-200E, U+2010-2011, U+204F, U+2E41, U+FB50-FDFF, U+FE80-FEFC; Goes out and conquers the world. In 2004, University of Dayton alumnus Ralph Hamberg and his wife, Cindy, gave a $100,000 gift to start an endowment fund for the workshop, in memory of her cousin, Tom Price, a University of Dayton English professor who told Bombeck, "You can write! Let's All Wear Purple Hats! unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+0259, U+1E00-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF; town of warsaw, nc water department. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend . font-display: swap; Age 60: She looks at herself and reminds herself of all the people who cant even see themselves in the mirror anymore. Erma Bombeck/Beautiful Women's Month/Red Hat poem. and it landend me. I rate reader 'nyms. src: url(https://fitness.sa/wp-content/fonts/cairo/SLXLc1nY6Hkvalr-ao6F59Bea3ZlqSo.woff) format('woff'); .woocommerce .blockUI.blockOverlay:after,.woocommerce .blockUI.blockOverlay:before, Copyright Write Out Loud 2015 CIC. Are You Missing Out on the Magic of Life? Thanks for the correction. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. Search and Read Downloadable the purple hat poem User Manuals for Free, We Have Collection of User Guide or Owners Manual Instruction in Ebook Pdf. Age 40: She looks at herself and sees "clean" and goes out anyway. (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). Cheap and easy. I have read this before, and it's good advice to remember. Bill became an educator while Erma worked in public relations and other writing jobs. } Pass this on to women that you want watched over. .unero-posts .post-content h2, If you have forgotten your password, please request a password reset. WARNING When I am an old woman I shall wear purple. } Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly Sister ( Mum, I cant go to school looking like this!) I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). They were very intrested in us and took many pictures. Did she fulfill her own prophecy? And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves and satin candles, and say we've no money for butter. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded. and a 700,000-copy advance for her subsequent book, Aunt Erma's Cope Book (1979). Thanks Judy, It seems I'm like your husband. Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere. But this one poem has defined her, despite a large and rich body of work. "Poetic Expressions is a proud supporter of Marie Curie whose Nurses provide free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other terminal illnesses in their own homes" The article you advertise as her lament of reliving her life was written way before she had cancer. I enjoy reading your blog. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. Erma Bombeck Running, Dog, Children Giving birth is little more than a set of muscular contractions granting passage of a child. She wrote in her small bedroom. What a wonderful attitude! ~ Carl Sandburg This poem is included in the anthology Tools of the Trade: Poems for new doctors (Scottish Poetry Library, 2014). font-style: normal; (Erma Bombeck) I know you're all familiar with the woman at the party who gets attention by saying outrageous things. When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesnt go, and doesnt suit me. More "I'm sorry's.". Ten of her 13 books, including Forever, Erma, appeared on the. This poem was written by Timothy Jeffries Johnson, an Orthodox poet in the United Kingdom, on 2nd August 2009. Experiences more so the same, not much different, I guess. Maybe we should all grab that purple hat earlier. When I am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple by Jenny Joseph When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn't go, by Erma Bombeck (June 2012) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Helen Kellers encouragement to use our senses. .error-404 .page-content .page-title i, $.src='//v2.zopim.com/?2ktsm0pFavTP73pqKSQc7tjTAvLbCxAU';z.t=+new Date;$. Age 70: She looks at herself & sees wisdom, laughter and ability, goes out and enjoys life. Erma Bombeck The age of your children is a key factor in how quickly you are served in a restaurant. IN honour of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Warning - When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple. Gina, much thanks for the note on Erma's SURVIVOR status! Father Brown'' The Skylark Scandal Location, For several years, Bombeck was occupied with multiple writing and TV projects. Benchmark -- Personal Behavior Modification Powerpoint, [] It hasnt sunk in but Ive tried. [4] Her remains are interred in the Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesnt go, and doesnt suit me.

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