Jig-Saw Pieces

<p>I was born in 1921 into the lowest strata of the then British caste system but I didn’t mind that my society didn’t think much of me as I didn’t think much of them either.</p><p> </p><p>Eventually I realised that I had received a fine inheritance a strong constitution and an unneedy ‘Old Maid’ temperament!</p><p> </p><p>I walked a while with pleasure</p><p>She chattered all the way</p><p>But left me none the wiser</p><p>For all she had to say</p><p>I walked a while with sorrow</p><p>And not a word said she</p><p>But oh the many things I learned</p><p>When sorrow walked with me!</p>