Whenever I start a new notebook to jot down my writing notes there comes first a period where I have to transcribe bits and pieces across from the old to the new. I have quite a collection of truly interesting story ideas building up now, but I also found some poems I needed to copy to my small book of poems.
One of these poems was one that I began on hearing of my great auntie Kathleen’s death earlier this year At the time I left it because I didn’t know how to complete it, but actually, re-reading it now I find it to be a fitting tribute.
Auntie Kathleen
You saved our Cristmas cake
When we let it cookfor double
the time it should have
I had a question about ham
and you sent me your little book
to help me.
You came all the way
to the foot of Snowdon
When I got married.
You blew bubbles like a pro
You were kind and caring,
with I think, a slightly wicked
Sense of humour.
You gave me five songs for my
wedding, to remember you by
Five songs, and the reasons behind them.
Thank you for the whole host of memories
