She hath wings

Little boy ran free in the mud-

A grin spread across his face-

Could life have gotten better than this?

Sadness had no place.

80s Rock playing in the white van

Body boarding in the sun-

Memorable holidays and special times;

Life was so much fun.

Decades later, a week of heartache,

Thrust into the public eye;

This quiet close-knit family

Watched healthy parents die.

All those gentle memories scarred;

Media hungry for more-

Now that little boy is like

A man returned from war.

And I can see that little boy

Just longs for Mum and Dad-

Never will justice ever repay

The times they could have had.

©️ M.Patterson 25.6.26