Thinking Back on Polly

Neville

Thinking Back on Polly

 

Polly left school at

fifteen,

even before she

had time

to take her exams ..

It seems

asthma got to her

on the way home,

on the top

deck of an old red

school bus ..

They say, she died

alone up there ..

But how

on earth, was that

even possible ..

After all, it was a

school bus

for Christ’s sake ..

No one even knew

she had

fucking asthma,

or how bad it was ..

And I sometimes

imagine if she had

not left us

early like that, then

we might have

got it together again

and maybe, one day

even have fallen in love ..

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 26th, 2024 03:39
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  • Doggerel Dave

    This a case study, Neville? When ‘sliding doors’ becomes a matter of life or death, then it is more than even a tragedy.

    • Neville



      Polly was an amazing individual .. everyone loved her generosity, sense of fun, humour and love of life .. this took me a long time to write and a whole lot longer to post .. thank you .. Neville

    • Doggerel Dave

      Yeh - can't do it when it is early and too raw.

    • Cassie58

      Remembering Polly, and also introducing her tragically short life to your readers. It is hard to comprehend sometimes just how cruel life can be. You lost a lovely young friend before she had time to fully bloom. This morning, another young boy 15 years old was knifed to death. More devastated family and friends. Dear Neville, a most poignant write. On a school bus. ……..A rose from me 🌹

      • Neville



        a lot of water has passed under the bridge and I can think on her now without wincing .. thank you for that rose Cassie .. Neville

      • sorenbarrett

        The things that we don't know until too late and how they make changes in things that could have been or things that become. Sad story my friend a bit haunting.

        • Neville



          I am sure we each have lots of examples that fall into that category .. thanks for your understanding

        • Jerry Reynolds

          Sorry for your loss, Neville.

          • Neville


            it all happened a very long time ago Jez but I sincerely appreciate you stopping by & paying your respects .. Neville

          • orchidee

            Good write N.

            • Neville



              Cheers O

            • Tony36

              Excellent write

              • Neville

                Many thanks my friend & very much appreciated .. Neville

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome Neville

                • Goldfinch60

                  Very emotive words Neville.

                  Andy

                  • Neville



                    They were crying out to be set free for so long .. I just had to let them go .. Neville



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