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Letter : Orange and purple poetry

Tim Owen

From Mr Tim Owen

Sir: How about:

The delectable Lydia Gorringe,

Sported hair of a rich russet orange.

But although all the men are

Convinced she used henna,

She said "No - it's rust from a door hinge.

Yours sincerely,

TIM OWEN

London, SW19

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