[Jayne Osborn]

Here's the next competition. I don't know who the 'Glynn' was in Glynnese here, and couldn't find out from a quick Google search. I'm sure someone will enlighten me. I might be one of those who can't get enough of trying on new footwear (Ah, but 'trying on' isn't the same as buying lots of shoes, with the fervour of Imelda Marcos, is it?)

Jayne

COMPETITION No 147
by Tessa Castro

An ‘old shoe’ was the Glynnese term for a friend with whom one is comfortable. But some people I know can’t get enough of trying on new footwear. A poem, please, then, called ‘New Shoes’. Maximum 16 lines.

Entries to ‘Competition 147’ by post
(The Oldie, 65 Newman Street, London W1T
3EG), fax (020 7436 8804), or email
(comps@theoldie.co.uk) by 10th February.
Don’t forget to include your postal address.