Remembering C.B.

orchidee



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 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
  • Views: 10
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments6

  • Christina8

    Sad write indeed! So sorry for the loss of your friend......Christina

    • orchidee

      Thanks C. Got that spare 10 hours?!

    • Teddy.15

      Dear Orchi, sending many hugs my friend. ❤️

      • orchidee

        Thanks T.

      • Laura🌻

        Dear Orchi,
        This is truly sad.
        Remembering your friend…
        an act of love and true friendship.

        My condolences💐
        Laura 🌻

        • orchidee

          Thanks L.

          • Laura🌻

            You’re welcome.🌻

          • Accidental Poet

            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.

            • orchidee

              Thanks AP.

            • Kinsey Peterson

              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.

              • orchidee

                Thanks J.

              • Neville


                so very sad .. such a tragic and untimely loss .. no wonder you remember each such anniversary ..

                • orchidee

                  Thanks N.
                  You got 10 spare hours, now you're back?! heehee (the video).



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