Earth's Salt

(memories of the fifties)

salt of the earth was Freda

a hard grafter who survived

doodlebugs in the blitz

never without a radiant smile

coty lipstick applied thickly in hot

pink layers perfectly blotted

saturday mornings she shopped for

confetti bought in woolworths

because she loved a good wedding

it mattered not a jot that she didn't

know the groom or his bride

she would wait patiently 

standing outside the church

so she could shower the newly weds

with her congratulations

and a handful of eccentricity

salt of the earth was Freda

salt of the best earth

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Another special one
Wow what a character was this lady and related to you too did you inherit her traits from her distant genes
I would of loved a great Aunt or similar like Freda
It reminded me of how Maude went to funerals and was standing in yellow bright ware (from Harold n Maude) only your Freda went to weddings
Enjoyed this !

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Julie. Freda was my paternal grandmother. Quite a character. Had a heart of gold, made her own happiness which was infectious. Not only did she love a wedding, she kept her Christmas decorations up for four months of the year:) Pleased you enjoyed this piece.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

These days she would be arrested for stalking...back then, it would be just as it was, eccentricity...
like Eleanor Rigby...
I miss that decade...some of my best years and memories.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you J. I agree with you. The fifties really produced some characters. Loved that eccentricity.

Chris

[Pryde Foltz]

What a gal? Really enjoyed this super charming write, Chris:)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pryde for stopping by. Good to see you.

Chris

[Pete]

salt, rice. each decade leaves its mark. sounds like a real handful. there's just something about such people. viewed as eccentric they season life and spice things up for us with just the right pinch... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pete. I just love the eccentricity of those times. Many thanks for stopping by.
read moreThank you Pete. I just love the eccentricity of those times. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris