O my darling ones,

what will I leave you

when I am gone?

 

Will it be treasure?

No, I have none of this stuff,

for my only wealth is my struggling words.

 

Will it be reputation, renown or fame?

No, it cannot be this either

for I am sadly unknown.

 

Will it be a family’s love and devotion complete?

No, for families are often like frayed 

works of art that people forget.

 

My darling ones, all I can leave you

from my poor lonely estate

is my sweet thoughts of you 

and these few words I wrote.

 

For my grandchildren

 

17/1/2020