Here's a poignant first offering to Poet's Corner from an ex-Maerdy gentlemen.
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"Out Of Sight But Not Out Of Mind"
To both my children who I love so much
A long time ago I cherished their touch
I've traveled the world and thought so hard
couldn't reach you by phone or even a card
Letters I have tried, to send you so many
I got the feeling that you didn't want any
It's not been easy to stay in touch
although I'd have wanted to, ever so much
I tried in vein, time and time again
but now things will never again be the same
An absent dad that's what you had
I wish you hadn't I'd have been glad
To watch you grow up so lovely and bright
to cuddle and kiss you and say goodnight
These are the things that will haunt me for ever
but being MY kids, I can and will cherish forever
My darling children I love you so much
I will be in distance if you want to get in touch
by Kevin Hughes
Love Always....Dad xx
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