ramblings and things
Cottingham Market
I walked around the market today
Just a visit to see old loved places
And check around to see
And chat to old familiar faces.
Maybe not so many stalls now
And the layout may have changed
It used to be so full and
So very closely arranged.
The shoe stall still there
With Alan still in charge
Bargains to suit your pocket
Whether feet be small or large.
On the front
Socks and tights
Quality good
Prices light.
Big John still running it
Still with his smile.
I chatted with him and Alan
Just for a little while.
They were so kind to me
When I traded there
They showed me the ropes
With consideration and care.
Showed me the way
To display my flash
To best attract
The customers’ cash.
We are all getting older now
So it’s nice to say hello,
Finish my little tour and then
Catch the bus and go.
All those years
Flown and gone
Happy months on Cottingham Market
Until it was the right time to move on.
Cottingham Market