Edinburgh, Portobello High School

My Uncle Mark

My Uncle Mark liked bugs and beetles.

I too like bugs and beetles.

I wish he could see my collection.

My Uncle Mark played clarinet.

I love to play this too.

I wish he knew I play his clarinet.

My Uncle Mark loved to climb.

I too like climbing cliffs,

But I never climbed with him.

My Uncle Mark is my mum’s big brother

He died

When she was twenty one.

When I am at my granny’s house

I remember my Uncle Mark

His memory is all around.

My Uncle Mark I only know

From other’s memories.

I never met my Uncle Mark.

I wish Uncle Mark knew me.