The obituary notice of John 'Tom' MIDDLEBROOK

Thinking of you on your birthday.
I think about you often and talk about you still , remembering you today and know I always will.
The sound of your voice and laugh remains Cristal clear xxx

Birthday memories of our little
'in-joke' today, 7th of July.
You were the 'Old Man, and I was the
'Youngster' because you were born a few days before me.
Now, it seems I will be the 'Old Man' as I continue, for the time being, to get older.
I, even now, cannot get used to the idea that you have gone on ahead and left us all behind.
Rest In Peace
my dearest, oldest friend.

Tom always loved Christmas time and the New Year
A special time for him with his devoted family.
This poem is for them.

If Christmas is hard, If you've lost someone dear.
Just look in your heart, And you'll know they're still here.

The star in the sky, The light falling snow.
The robin outside, It seems like they know.

If this is a time, When you're struggling through.
Just do what you can, For what matters, is YOU.

There's no need to be merry,
There's no need to be bright.
Just do what you can,
It will all be alright.

Not a days gone by when I've not thought of you.
They say when a robin visits it's a loved one saying hello, a robin visited in my garden and stayed awhile, I said hello in hope it was you.
You're so far yet so near
Always in my heart xx