I read this poem at our lovely Dad’s funeral at St Nicholas Church, Stevenage on Friday. Thanks to everyone who joined with me, my brother Dave, Katrina, Dave and his beloved grandsons Michael and Harry to celebrate Jim’s life and mourn his passing. We all value your support enormously.
Published by Sue Dymoke
Sue Dymoke was a poet, Associate Professor in Education at Nottingham Trent University and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts. What They Left Behind, her third full poetry collection was published by Shoestring Press in 2018. A posthumous collection, What to do Next, was published by Shoestring Press in 2023, when there was a memorial celebration of her life in University Hall, Nottingham. Sue's memorial video can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UDDSW_HOEc&t=60s This website is maintained in her memory by her civil partner, David Belbin, but will not be updated.
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This is such a lovely poem, Sue.
We were wondering if you two would be free to come round for a meal the w/e of Dec 4/5.
Love, Gill
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A lovely, moving tribute to your dad Sue. I am sure he was very proud of your achievements and writing talents.
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