When Dad was isolated, I slept in Mam’s bed
With her sister too when he neared death
My sisters on a camp bed, in a cot
My sister saw a ghost and felt its breath
My brothers shared a room, the walls were thin
They heard Daddy gasping, short of air
They heard him groan, they heard our Mam’s footstep
They heard the silence, oh, was he not there?
Daddy’s bedroom had a little fire
We went to say goodnight, but stayed too long
We sat upon his bed, he talked a while
Then he ended with a 30s song
On Monday morning he took his last breath
Mam ached so., she wished that she was dead
I hope you are keeping safe and well, Katherine. XXX
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I am well stocked up with food and enjoyed the warm weather.:et’s hope we have sunshine for a few more days.And I have a gardeb so am very lucky.Hope you are keeping well,JanetL
:Love,Katherine.xxx
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