16 tcf.org.uk Your Stories & Poems Thank you to all those have shared with us your stories and poems honouring and remembering your precious children. COMPASSION | YOUR STORIES & POEMS I dreamt I was drowning in a sea of grief I was cold, alone, something had happened that I refused to believe I was drifting along, being pulled by the tide Feeling the heaviness dragging me down inside I looked and looked but could see no island or sky Just the murky fog recalling the last goodbye My heart was struggling, the pain too strong when a memory stirred of a fine young man A boy I loved and always will Who I held in my arms as long as I could His face, his smile. His wit so dry Brought much needed tears and I cried I cried, I screamed, asked why and the fog cleared slightly so I could glimpse the sky It was still blue, I don’t know how But I could hear voices and knew I had to get back now I started to swim, slowly to start When I heard other voices They became my sea chart They called my name, and I shouted back “I am here, help me mend my broken heart.” The fog was clearing, I saw a lifeboat ahead On board were others I knew would be Friends They greeted me warmly, even knew my Child’s name Let me tell my story absorbing my pain They placed a lifejacket on me, I call it a hug and held my hand….no need for more words xxx Janice Scott for Neil x Sharing A Lifeboat Shared by Janice Scott
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