Bambino

Oh child angel

I knew you would come

You have always been there

Waiting for me

When I lost you

I knew you would grow wings

There was too much love inside you

For you to stay here with me

Now the light shines on me

This beautiful day

Because we are now together

My child angel and me

I knew you would find me

And finally set me free

I never forgot you

I was incomplete

With grief always hidden

Nobody could see

But now we are together

My bambino

Now we can leave

Now you are with me

 

*****

 

Just….almost unbearable…..

This image was taken in Ocklynge Cemetery in Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK, and the grave memorial of this child angel belonged to an Italian lady, who along with other members of her family had lived in this town. She had passed away when she was 75.

 

However although she had married it looked as though she had no children…or perhaps, as I stood there I wondered if she had lost an infant at some time, hence this memorial statue to offer peace and memory.

 

The feeling was so strong that this poem came to me, and I offer it here for all those mothers and fathers who have lost children, whatever age they were; they remain our children, even if they were adults.

 

Therefore it seems only right that Nick Cave’s “Into My Arms” accompanies this humble offering of mine, and perhaps provides comfort for any souls out there that might need it.

 

All my love to you, may Angel wings surround you.

 

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Done