This is a Poem for the Post Office Girl,
Who’s is always efficient in turmoil and whirl.
At 8.45 no sooner, no less,
She opens the door to the Rich and Oppressed.
They all stand in line with Parcels so tight,
Envelopes and Cards, all Colours so bright.
‘Hello’ ‘Good Morning’ ‘Please enter your PIN’,
‘Jubilee Stamps’? a new line just in’.
Passport Photo, ‘Is that really me’?
To a Present ‘First Class’ for an Aunt in Dundee.
And before the eye all Cards do consist,
From a Birthday ‘With Joy’ to a loved one ‘Now Missed’.
Stamp after Stamp goes the well trodden sound,
As the Bureau de Change tells the fate of the Pound.
For details of Air Mail to Paris or Rome,
She will give you the Route, from departure to home.
Now ; on to the end and her busy days run,
So Verse inspiring, so ‘Miss Joan Hunter Dunn.
But; this is a Poem for the Post Office Girl,
Who is always efficient in turmoil and whirl.
But what is more important than the lines set above,
Is unknown to herself- she’s the Girl that I Love.
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Author:
Kevin Hulme (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: January 11th, 2025 19:29
- Comment from author about the poem: ‘Miss Joan Hunter Dunn’ is the Betjeman Poem of the same name.
- Category: Love
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Comments7
A study of the picture of compassion and admiration at work in a busy day. Superb enjoyment! Hope she feels the same way too.
Yes thank you. Glad it got a ‘Stamp’ of approval.
And I hope you get it sealed with a kiss! 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️
Oh dear , I asked for that. 😊
This is a lovely poem. I hope she enjoy it.
Yes, she did . Thank you for Reading and your Comment.
You're welcome.
Wonderful poem Kevin! 🌹👏
Glad you liked it. Thanks .
You're welcome!
I smiled when you mentioned Miss Joan Hunter Dunn, Kevin. I have read many Betjamin poems and remember her. This is a lovely tribute to the Post Office Girl. We have one who is incredibly efficient. A fine love poem. That final line spoke volumes. Have a good Sunday.
Thank you. I tried to get the same ‘Sing along’ Rhythm as Betjeman . Thanks for reading and have a good Sunday yourself.
I bloody love this xxx
Thank you. And for the XXX .
Happy you enjoyed it.
Wonderful piece, They get some much crap at our local post office and i never understand why, they are a very important part of the community, loved the last line.
So true , especially when ‘Covid’ was stalking the World.
Thank you.
You are very welcome
Superb.
Thank you , and for Reading.
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