Frets Words is pleased to showcase the poetry of Frank McGillivray, we will publish the series of poems collectively titled ON HURLFORD ROAD. Frank is a local Avondale poet and we’re delighted to be able to promote talent on Frets Words.
PART FIVE
MESSAGE
I was sent a message to the shop,
I bought a book of Andy Capp cartoons
And stuff from the penny tray.
Whatever it was we needed, I didn’t buy.
I found three presentation books
Of first mint decimal coins
In my Father’s drawer. I spent them.
I told him I had taken them to school,
And they were in my desk.
I collected coins of mongrel
Mints and denominations,
Not knowing they were special coins I’d spent.
I handed my father the handful,
He was not fooled.
My aunt took me to the circus.
As we walked home past the park,
Teenagers shouted and whistled at her.
Wheewhoo.
FRETS CREATIVE 