I can give you his first name - Chris (Christopher)
'Twas back in '68, those 55 years ago
The primary school class I was in had swimming lesson
I was not in the pool that day, but observing from outside
A sunny day with outdoors pool
But suddenly an emergency
Chris, one of the best swimmers in the class
Got a hand caught under some pipe
That went round the edge of the pool......
No one could free him
Ambulance arrived - but a tragedy
We were left stunned at his passing away
Now a bird-bath stands in his memory
Drink from the bath, little birds
And know we have sweet memoires
Of why your bath was installed
Gone - but never forgotten
A strange feeling -
Chris not been here with us the last 55 years
How might his life have turned out?
He lived just up the road from the school
We can't answer the 'Why did it happen?' question......
- Author: orchidee ( Offline)
- Published: June 20th, 2023 02:10
- Comment from author about the poem: Fido and I are sad today. yet mixed emotions, as this same day is the birthday of a friend. Dip into the video for a few minutes at random - unless you have 10 spare hours!
- Category: Sad
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Comments6
Sad write indeed! So sorry for the loss of your friend......Christina
Thanks C. Got that spare 10 hours?!
Dear Orchi, sending many hugs my friend. ❤️
Thanks T.
Dear Orchi,
This is truly sad.
Remembering your friend…
an act of love and true friendship.
My condolences💐
Laura 🌻
Thanks L.
You’re welcome.🌻
To be remembered so fondly by a dear friend is truly an act of good faith. Chris is smiling on you Orchi, a true friend.
Thanks AP.
I have found that remembering those who have passed is as though we have kept them alive and living within us. You carry them with you as a true friend does- beautiful poem darling.
Thanks J.
so very sad .. such a tragic and untimely loss .. no wonder you remember each such anniversary ..
Thanks N.
You got 10 spare hours, now you're back?! heehee (the video).
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