290 days into my year long daily Literature project. Annie D challenged me to "draw inspiration from one of (her) favourite poets, Ogden Nash." My photograph is a piece of embroidery a lady made for Beryl many years ago when she was vicar in the parish of Blidworth, Nottinghamshire. It is a very accurate representation of the old London taxi that she owed at the time even down to the correct number plate. It was an mos useful vehicle to have for a vicar, the elderly especially appreciated it. Ogden Nash's poem 'London' is a perfect match.
LONDON
The London taxi is a relic
For which my zeal is evangelic.
It's designed for people wearing hats,
And not for racing on Bonneville Flats.
A man can get out, or a lady in;
When you sit, your knees don't bump your chin.
The driver so deep in the past is sunk
That he'll help you with your bags and trunk;
Indeed, he is such a fuddy-duddy
That he calls you Sir instead of Buddy.
@annied Hi Annie, I hope you like this one. Having never read an any of Ogden Nash's work I was amazed to find his poem 'London' and how well it went with this piece of embroidery. Thank you for introducing me to his work.
