Saddleworth Moor Poem by Valerie Dohren
Saddleworth Moor
The wind blows so cold on Saddleworth Moor
Where the voice of a child is heard in the gloom
'I`ve slept here so long, I want to go home'
'Please take me back to my own little room'
As rain tumbles down on Saddleworth Moor
His voice can be heard in the depths of the night
Just one little boy who sleeps all alone
Seeks to be free from his sorrowful plight
Through all the darkness of grief and despair
For so many years his poor mother has cried
But never to find her dear little boy
On Saddleworth Moor where little Keith died
Such evil was wrought to five little souls
On Saddleworth Moor near five decades ago
These innocent children drawn to their deaths
The answer to 'why' we never will know
If I were an angel I`d find that dear child
On Saddleworth Moor where deep hidden he lies
No never to rest until he was found
To search every hillock beneath the blue skies
Brady and Hindley I hope will ne`er sleep
Nor find any peace for their deeds so grotesque
Winnie, Keith`s mother, has now passed away
And I pray that her soul has now come to rest
Yet still her heart beats on Saddleworth Moor
(Though death has now claimed her, the day is now done)
Forever and ever to search for her child
As in spirit she seeks to find her dear son
(Note: I have not attempted poetic perfection with this write - the subject matter is of greater importance) .
A caring write about very tragic events, almost unbelievable to think humans could behave in such a way
This is a fine poem and a great tribute to the stolen lives by such heinous despicables. Hopefully the Mother and child are now reunited and together no longer in need of the earthly body and are both at peace.
A great write on a tragic occurrence. It's too bad these stories aren't less common.
Heart-rending. Tragic that Winnie never had closure during her lifetime.
Sensitively and informatively penned about the most horrible of trageties, the murder of a child.
Inconceivable, and tragic beyond my poor words to express. Leaves the heart sad. My heart goes out to this family. The write is a job well done.
This poem has close affinity to the Lucy gray poems of William Wordsworth! So sadly moving! !
Tragic...................................................................................................
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 7:15:08 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Such a sad situation, led to by the horrible deeds of brady and hindley, but i do believe what goes around comes around.lovely tribute val.