The Loss of a Son

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The Loss of a Son

Post by keithgood838 » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:53 pm

Whatever our personal political preferences may be,
I am sure the thoughts of this compassionate forum
are with the David Cameron family tonight.
I am reminded of some extracted lines from a poignant poem
by the late Sir John Betjeman entitled, A CHILD ILL:

Oh, little body do not die.
The soul looks out through wide blue eyes
So questioningly into mine,
That my tormented soul replies:

'Oh, little body, do not die.
You hold the soul that talks to me
Although our conversation be
As wordless as the windy sky ...'

My father looked at me and died
Before my soul made full reply.
Lord, leave this other Light alight -
Oh, little body do not die.

Keith
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Marian
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Post by Marian » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:25 pm

Very sad news about the loss of little Ivan today.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cameron family.
Marian and Peter.
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:18 pm

Really sad news today. Our thoughts are with David Cameron and his wife. :cry:
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Post by john » Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:42 pm

Yes, very sad news indeed. :(
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Post by Gray » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:20 am

Really tragic news, our thoughts also go out to the Cameron family.
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