Standing in the wind and rain

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Tuesday 11th November 

Standing in the wind and rain
Remembering an ancestor of mine
The cemetery situated above the sea
Waves crashing along the coastline

A cousin three times removed
A brave soldier of the Great War
Family to me across a century
His resting place now cared for

The tireless work of a local historian
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
With the restoration of his stone
His service has full recognition

His story could have faded with time
But now this soldier has his voice again
His history has been brought back to life
So generations will speak of him then

Remembered with the dignity
That every soldier deserved
Sapper William Hart of St Ives
His memory forever preserved

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

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