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Obituary (the rest to follow)

They tell us That When remembering our lives Autobiographically We should not begin By stating where we came from Or By relating to the reader The date we burst in to the world.   We must not be drawn Chronologically To impart memories A list In order To be understood.   Endeavour to show them Through pictures in their heads   I don't remember the day that I was born   I will never recall A photograph The first to steal my form On a black and white beach Ardrossan?     Memories of mother Father working hard We are oblivious when young Freely fed we're warmed By the ties we have The bonds we gather Hold Cherish Love   School comes on And At first you fall in line Measuring up Reported as being fine   Disillusionment  takes longer   If you are so inclined   Try as you might Personality Is diluted by the might Of sheepish individual...