I got the rise in my pension today,

The sight of it fair took my breath away.

What shall I do with all that money,

Perhaps go abroad where it's always sunny.

But I think somehow that's not for me,

You can't get far on 75p.

So this grand increase won't ease my cares,

Guess I won't be getting that lift for my stairs.

No I think I'd better ponder longer,

Before I fritter away me wonga.

Now I know what I'm gonna do,

And I'm sure you'd do the same thing too.

We know this country's in a mess,

But how insulting is this largesse.

If this is Tony Blair's best offer,

Then this advice to him I proffer.

Take back the money Mr Blair,

And deposit it up your derriere.

Pamela Walker

Corranstone Close

Horwich

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