I grew up in a very musical family and gatherings at my very talented Auntie Glen’s house often culminated in us all singing along to songs from the shows. Dad and I were members of Southampton Musical Society throughout my childhood and often sang and performed in shows together. We also both sang in The Mountbatten School choir together at different points in time and I have a lovely video of him singing his heart out which inspires me to give my all when I perform with my local gospel choir.
We often communicated through music and Dad would regularly send me ‘mixes’ of songs on a certain theme to accompany me through challenging times in my university days. He had a wide and eclectic taste in music as do I and on my trips back from Switzerland we loved to go walking and would usually end up singing some song or another together en route. Music always seems to make everything better somehow!
Joyful Melody
We shared so much, you gave your all
You died with no regrets at all
In me your music carries on
It makes me smile to hear those songs
The musicals, those happy tunes
And when we danced around the room
The Shadows and The Spotniks too
Will always make me think of you
All those shows, so many parts
Always played straight from the heart
The mixes on those old cassettes
Precious times I won’t forget
We’d sing together in your car
You lit my life up like a star
At times there was no need to talk
It was enough to sing and walk
You brought music to my days
Encouraged me with love and praise
You showed me that when things went wrong
Most things were better with a song
You taught me that we have a choice
That there is beauty in each voice
So full of such integrity
Your life – a joyful melody
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As well as being a poet, highly-sensitive being and self-confessed Crazy Cat Lady, I am a Creative Leadership Coach, Trainer and Team Coach with considerable experience in coaching clients in the Creative, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical sectors.
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Peacock Poetry 
Beautiful tribute- the power of music is amazing! Cherish those memories you have.
Thanks for the invite to your blog- I will definitely be back.
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Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated! Have a good afternoon!
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Beautifully crafted Sam. I was never a poetic kind of person, but can appreciate the art in those that have it. You have it!
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Thank you so much, that is a kind thing to say. Would like to write songs too but need to learn how to play the guitar first!
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Beautiful poem… music is indeed inspirational! It is a universal language… lovely tribute to your dad.
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Thank you so much. I feel lucky that Dad and I were able to connect so easily though music 🎶
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Most welcome. 🙂
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