Wednesday, 9 November 2011

For 11:11:11 - One Rainy Day, Somme, 1916 by Bobby Stevenson



And I have laid thee down my love,
In a bed of silk and lace,
And a garland for your hair my love,
And a warm wind for your face,
And I would give you ships my love,
And stars to guide you by,
But will not watch you growing old,
And you will not watch me die.



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2 comments:

  1. Maggie11 November 2011 at 13:20

    Was feeling sentimental today as it was......tears for those who died in the green fields of France or anywhere x we have it so easy

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  2. Bobby Stevenson11 November 2011 at 13:46

    We have it easy because of what they did and gave Maggie. I hope you are smiling soon :-) Take care.

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