Feb 2018
Carry the torch high
Even in the darkest night
Let your flame burn bright.
Have courage in your heart
Step out from the shade
Be bold and unafraid.
Rise to the challenge
Climb the mountain run the race
Do it at your own pace.
Cheer loudly from the sidelines
Help others out
With an encouraging shout.
Don't fight your own fate
Accept how things are
And you'll always go far.
Follow your dreams
Make it happen, reach your goal
Find peace in your soul.
Live life to the full
Be happy, be kind
And your star will always shine.
Even in the darkest night
Let your flame burn bright.
Have courage in your heart
Step out from the shade
Be bold and unafraid.
Rise to the challenge
Climb the mountain run the race
Do it at your own pace.
Cheer loudly from the sidelines
Help others out
With an encouraging shout.
Don't fight your own fate
Accept how things are
And you'll always go far.
Follow your dreams
Make it happen, reach your goal
Find peace in your soul.
Live life to the full
Be happy, be kind
And your star will always shine.
A poem I was commissioned to write to celebrate the life of the amazing Julie Darwin, my sister's sister-in-law. Despite being paralysed at 15 and diagnosed with lung disease at 32, she lived life to the full, raising thousands of pounds for those less fortunate than herself.
The poem uses keywords and ideas from the messages of remembrance posted on Facebook by friends and family.
The poem uses keywords and ideas from the messages of remembrance posted on Facebook by friends and family.
