A golden medal on the mantelpiece.

That a daughter had won in a local swimming league.

Overlooked during the house clearance.

Now sits alone, untouched by frail hands.

Behind the radiator, with the cobwebs and dust.

A Wishing you were here, but they aren’t and thats tough.

A locked metal box on a cold garage floor.

Photographs of a soldier in the second world war.

Mislaid and forgotten when dad passed away.

A struggle to remember his name and the day.

She’s leaving home, we can’t always be there.

A new beginning with 24 hour care