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'Eulogy' by Jules Leigh Koch | States of Poetry SA - Series Two

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States of Poetry South Australia - Series Two

'Eulogy' by Jules Leigh Koch | States of Poetry SA - Series Two

by
States of Poetry South Australia - Series Two

When a
child
dies

A cross
is made
in woodwork

Angels
are drawn
in the art room

The school flag
is hoisted
to half mast

In the assembly hall
vases of lilies
are placed

At recess
the children sit together
a little tighter

The playground
swing has
a minute’s silence

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