Me: Today’s conversation is dedicated to a very special lady who sadly died on 12th September.
Nell: We only learned about this yesterday from her daughter.
Me: I hadn’t heard anything from Glenys for a few weeks so I feared the worst.
Nell: She was a loyal supporter of our conversations and followed us way back in 2018 when we first started posting.
Me: Her name is Glenys Williams and many of you will have seen her poems in the comments over the years.
Nell: I never knew what she would say next.
Me: She was quite a character and remained so until the end.
Nell: We were trying to decide what to do and then you thought you would write her a poem.
Me: Yes. I think that’s what she would have liked. So, Glenys, I hope you enjoy this:
‘Glenys loved a poem
The bonkers, the better.
She loved writing them, too
We so wish we’d met her.
Glenys was a friend
We loved very much,
And right to the end
She still kept in touch.
She continued to smile
At the things that Nell said,
Posting comments and poems
From her hospital bed.
We’ll miss you, dear Glenys,
But never you fear
The conversations will continue
That you held so dear.
You’re a Guardian now
Watching over us all.
Laughing with Poppy
And having a ball.
Delightfully bonkers
And brave as can be.
We salute you, dear Glenys,
You lovely lady.’
Nell: Well done. It can’t have been easy to write.
Me: She will be sadly missed but at least her suffering is over.
Nell: Yes, and our hearts go out to her family and friends.
Me: I never met her but she was a dear friend.
Nell: I know.
Me: Sorry.
Nell: No sorries. Not today.
