For a Child

For a Child

for you,

although there

may be

few tomorrows ..

I swear,

I shall try to live

every single

one of them on

your behalf ..

and tho’ I refuse

to mention

you here in name,

today I do

solemnly swear

it shall be

remembered

and recited in my

head and our

hearts, in songs

and in poetry

for ever and always ..

 

Author's Note

taken from my next anthology A Nuance for Old Time Sake date of publication to be announced .. any monies raised to Brain tumour Research .. thank you for taking a peek

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

such a moving poem, Sir Nev. .. i am sitting here kind of dumb struck by the straight forward passion of "For a Child" ... children are so far braver and resilient than any adult and can smile and think of others in the throes of most challenging medical situations .. having worked in PICU i have seen it many times over .. when a wee one is lost it affects us all .. blessings on you and your tribute, promise to remember and the support your anthology will bring .. luv on ya brother
E.

[Neville]

does that mean yours truly is on a promise .. luv on ya back and all remaining sides true and tooly brother Gene .. Neville 😎👍

[Einstein Noodle]

well ... you and me both :)

[Neville]

..............😎👍

[redd Brick Keshner]

There rises and maintains that connection between generations. Beautiful 🙏🏻🕊️

[Neville]

Now that's what I call very kind sir rBK .. N 😎👍

[redd Brick Keshner]

Most welcome, dear N. 🕊️🙏
rBK

[Ken Simm.]

Heartbreaking tribute Neville. And that is all I can comment knowing some of the pain.

[Neville]

Many massive thanks our Ken .. Neville 😎👍

[Chris Shaw]

This write is a heart wrencher Neville. It reads almost like a quiet prayer. It weighs heavy with its sadness. Bless her heart and all others too who find themselves in this tragedy. Happy to support such a worthy charity.

Chris 💜

[Neville]

You are a ⭐our Chris .. thank you so much .. N 💜

[Thomas W Case]

Quiet, devoted, and heavy with promise—love carrying on where time may not.
There’s grit in the vow, a soft ache that refuses to let go.

[Neville]

my little seven year old niece Amelie who is now on her 6th brain tumour was my main inspiration Thomas .. so thanks for feeling it my way .. Neville