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Try writing your own version of Small Ads to 'sell' a relative!

Trevor Millum writes poetry and short stories for children.

Now published in over one hundred poetry and story collections, Trevor was delighted and amused to appear in the recent 'Read Me' anthology for the National Year of Reading ... between W B Yeats and Robert Frost!

'Small Ads' from the collection
by Trevor Millum

1960 Dad. Good runner - needs one or
Two repairs - a few grey hairs but
Nothing a respray wouldn't fix.
Would like a 1976 5 speed turbo
In exchange: something in the sporty
Twin-carb range.

1930s Granny. Not many like this
In such a clean and rust free state.
You must stop by to view! All chrome
As new, original facia retained
Upholstery unstained. Passed MOT
Last week: will only swap for some-
Thing quite unique.

2000 low mileage brother. As eco-
Nomical as any other. Must mention
Does need some attention. Stream-
Lined, rear spoiler. Runs on milk,
Baby oil and gripe water. Serviced -
Needs rear wash/wipe. Only one
Owner - not yet run in. Will swap
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Try writing your own version of Small Ads to 'sell' a relative!

'Small Ads' from the collection by Trevor Millum

'Small Ads' from the collection
by Trevor Millum