Cinders by Roger Mcgough
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Uploaded by m33naetorix on Apr 1, 2008
Did this recently for a school assignment (: I realised my account has been rather stagnant! (oops) So decided to post this... Hope you'll enjoy!
Cinders by Roger Mcgough
(Music: Rebel Heart by The Corrs)
After the pantomime, carrying you back to the car
On the coldest night of the year
My coat, black leather, cracking in the wind.
Through the darkness we are guided by a star
It is the one the Good Fairy gave you
You clutch it tightly, your magic wand.
And I clutch you tightly for fear you blow away
For fear you grow up too soon and - suddenly,
I almost slip, so take it steady down the hill.
Hunched against the wind and hobbling
I could be mistaken for your grandfather
And sensing this, I hold you tighter still.
Knowing that I will never see you dressed for the Ball
Be on hand to warn you against Prince Charmings
And the happy ever afters of pantomime.
On reaching the car I put you into the baby seat
And fumble with straps I have yet to master
Thinking, if only there were more time. More time.
You are crying now. Where is your wand?
Oh no. I can't face going back for it
Let some kid find it in tomorrow's snow.
Waiting in the wings, the witching hour.
Already the car is changing. Smells sweet
Of ripening seed. We must go. Must go.
edit//my friend just alerted me that I missed out a line "Already the car is changing." WHOOPS. Many apologies!
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This is so beautiful, but so sad. Yeah we want our children to grow into fine adults, but why so fast?
BeerGogglesReviews 4 months ago
A + without question. Lovely to see younger people appreciating poetry, I have managed to interest my 12 yeaqr old son in it through the work of Roger McGough and my daughter through various other writers of younger verse.
MrBillybag 1 year ago
so beautiful :) Thanks!
newleaf85 3 years ago
Another viewer... another fan...
cisiwh 3 years ago
me too, so few people. i loved it thought it was amazing the poem means more now
hope you got a good grade for it x
mymatesrockmysocks 3 years ago
i can't believe this was seen and appreciated by just a few people, i really love it, very imaginative and well-executed
sufanxphile 3 years ago
Really beautiful and uniquely done. I hope you continue to make more!
LilaSakura 3 years ago 2
It's beautiful - now the poem is stuck in my head the way you illustrated it to be! Thank you so much for sharing this.
childoflove 3 years ago 2
It is really very touching. I like your illustrations - thanks for sharing.
djgukfan 3 years ago 2