‘Sixty years since you were taken away’

This poem, called Epilogue to my husband Joe, was written this year by Margaret Lippeatt. It was read out by her daughter Shirley Robinson at yesterday’s service

My name is Margaret Lippeatt
This year I will be ninety three
My thoughts often go back to how it used to be
I was proud of my home and my family
Until that awful day in May
When all my happiness was taken away
I was confused and lost but had to be strong
I could not be brave, everything was going wrong
The children were too young to understand
But people were kind and held out a helping hand.
Sixty years have passed since you were taken away
But the ache in my heart, dear Joe, is still with me today.
The children have grown up and have families too.
I know in my heart, you have helped me through.
I am left with fond memories
That will never fade away
And with God’s help
I will stay strong
And face another day.

God Bless, Margaret – February 2011