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This poem my grandad wrote when nan died....

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Nolls from Harrogate

Nolls from Harrogate Report 16 Jun 2013 18:56

Very moving and beautifully written

Researching:
Gilmour/McSherry/Boyle/Mason/Robertson

Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 16 Jun 2013 12:02

Rememberance is mine..
Thou art now at rest......

Thank you Les

Researching:
In my own little world where everybody knows me... ..... best thing about happy memories is making them....

KittytheLearnerCook

KittytheLearnerCook Report 16 Jun 2013 11:54

Thank you Les and your Grandad, today I am missing my Dad more than ever.

He had a horrible time in the last days of his life and it has lightened my heart to read these wonderful words.

<3 <3

Researching:
Brockhurst Newman Pelham Parsons West Sussex Birth information for Thomas Parsons born in Cork 1818 mother Mary father ?Charles

Iris

Iris Report 16 Jun 2013 11:22

les ,may I make a copy of it ,if you say no ,then I wont .iris

Researching:
brown. brooman , mackellow all in sussex ,kent or surrey

Claddagh

Claddagh Report 15 Jun 2013 11:45

Oh Leslie, this is very, very moving, have to admit to a few tears and lump in throat. Did your grandad write any more poetry? He certainly wrote this beautifully, it is to be treasured and kept for future generations.

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 15 Jun 2013 11:42

very. gave me goosebumps.

<3

Leslie

Leslie Report 15 Jun 2013 10:40

The penalty of life is death-
Immovable, unchanging the decree..
Still all it's power,when the last breath
Is breathed by frail mortality,,
Has flown beyond the fleeting being
Of time and sense,, behold the immortal stands
And rising on never tiring wings,,
Thou shalt take thy crown of glory
From His hands...
This is not death,,ti's glorious life!!
The swift transition from a sphere of sorrow
And cares bitter strife,,
Into a realm that knows no fear!!
The mystic tale shall soon be past,,
Swift as the sunrise chases back the night...
The toiler shall find rest and peace at last,,
And darkness flee from eternal light..
I come to lay white blossoms at thy breast..
I knew thee well,,forgive this falling tear...
Rememberance is mine..
Thou art now at rest......


Very,,very touching I think you'll agree.....LES.