We spent a few moments inside the church - they were not yet ready for us at Willow Lodge -
We sat under bright windows - Anne went outside, to ring Jane on her mobile -
I read a page from a Book of Remembrance -
I murmured the names of the dead young men -
By one name were the words P.O.W Japanese Hands and the date 28 7 43 -
I closed my eyes - I heard pitiless voices - the smell of the jungle filled the nave -
16.00
Monday 18 May 2015
St John's
Southbourne
Hampshire
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