Times have changed. I vaguely remember seeing Tessie O’Shea on television, who was nicknamed "Two Ton Tessie", ironically bringing her huge success, but which would never be allowed in these days of Political Correctness.
Jayne
The Oldie Competition
by Tessa Castro
Competition no 200
For our 200th competition you are invited to let your imagination go on a poem with the title ‘Limit: Two Tons’. Maximum 16 lines.
Entries, by post (The Oldie, 65 Newman Street, London W1T 3EG),
or email
comps@theoldie.co.uk to ‘Competition No 200’ by 4th March 2016. Either way, don’t forget to include your postal address.