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A poem written by my granddaughter, aged 12, in honour of The Unknown Soldier for last years Remembrance Day

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grandmac Sun 09-Nov-25 12:13:33

Surely I’m not dead? I thought I would survive
I’d hate to see my parents faces when they realise I’m not alive
I got a fancy funeral with kings and queens galore
I tell myself, “I was chosen by mistake, there’s someone who’s worth more”
It’s strange, they buried me with kings, now I’m really quite well-known
The real Royal family have stood right by my stone
I don’t think I’m just one late soldier, forgotten in the past
I represent each one, first to die and the last
Oh. The dying. The pain. The shouts. The screams.
Those poor men, never to achieve their dreams
It’s quite strange – I classify as one of those late soldiers
But I don’t feel like one, I’m still a young boy, riding on my dad’s shoulders
I’m not a topic in a lesson of history
Not some great big mystery…
I’m me. An ordinary, simple guy
A guy….who just happened to die
The last thing I remember is my very own yell
That last sound, last second…right before I fell.

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OldFrill Sun 09-Nov-25 12:33:20

That's an incredibly insightful poem, especially so as it was written by a 12 year old. Thank you for sharing.

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Maremia Sun 09-Nov-25 12:50:48

Tell your granddaughter that her poem is wonderful.

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Llamedos13 Sun 09-Nov-25 12:53:51

This sent a shiver down my spine. Beautifully written by your granddaughter.

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Greenfinch Sun 09-Nov-25 12:59:09

That is so beautiful and so sensitive. What a lovely girl she must be and how perceptive. I have read it over and over again. Thanks for sharing.

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grandmac Sun 09-Nov-25 13:32:34

Thank you for your lovely comments. I thought it was perceptive, and I am so pleased that this younger generation is learning about the meaning of Remembrance Day.

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JamesandJon33 Sun 09-Nov-25 15:57:24

Gosh, what a wonderful poem. You must be so proud of your DG.

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4allweknow Sun 09-Nov-25 15:58:23

Felt the tears welling on reading So insightful for a 12 year old.

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grandmac Sun 09-Nov-25 16:25:09

Thank you for the lovely comments.
It bought tears to my eyes the first time I read it. It was published in her school magazine, and she read it at school assembly. We were all very proud of her as she had only been at her secondary school a couple of months and is very shy.

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Shinamae Sun 09-Nov-25 21:41:31

That is so lovely and sad… She’s a very gifted girl…

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Funnygran Sun 09-Nov-25 21:51:06

What a wonderful poem. Very moving, she’s a very talented 12 year old.

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Poppyred Sun 09-Nov-25 21:55:17

Oh, that’s so poignant and brought a tear to my eye …..

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REKA Sun 09-Nov-25 22:20:24

That's quite brilliant

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Skydancer Sun 09-Nov-25 22:31:15

Incredible and moving.

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Lovetopaint037 Mon 10-Nov-25 06:34:46

That poem is wonderful. It should be published and good enough to-be part of any rememberance service.

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grandmac Mon 10-Nov-25 09:27:29

These so very kind comments are making me feel quite emotional. Of course her parents and I thought the poem was very good but as she has written others we’ve sort of got used to them. But to read that other people enjoy her writing is so pleasing. A big thank you to all of you who have posted such positive comments.

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Elless Mon 10-Nov-25 09:51:23

How beautiful and how mature. This deserves more recognition.

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Esmay Mon 10-Nov-25 09:59:39

What a wonderful and expressive poem showing unusual talent for her age .
Your granddaughter shows great promise for the future.
I'd be very proud too .

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Dottydots Mon 10-Nov-25 10:14:44

What a wonderful poem. I'm still mopping up my tears.

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Madgran77 Mon 10-Nov-25 11:18:05

Wow. That is incredible.

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Allira Mon 10-Nov-25 12:07:17

What a wonderful, insightful poem.
It is one that should be remembered each year.

You must be very proud of her.

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