For Barbara Windsor

poem by: Ann Parks
Written on Dec 11, 2020

I haven't been pondrin here 
for maybe a year
looking at my poems 
some full of sadness
some full of cheer
then suddenly in the screen corner
a message popped up:
we have lost dear Barbara!
Barbara, Barbara 
beautiful clever funny too
the highest pass mark in London
was given to you
you went to my school 
for a brief while
then stage school 
then bright lights
and carry ons 
from you to us
with love and joy.
I cried when I saw your
 "who do you think you are"
related to Constable
but you were an artist too.
Your mind was dimmed
tragically you faded
yet your beloved stayed 
and adored you still.
My working class angel
my Stamford Hill hero
I ache at your passing
but rejoice you were here!

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ann parks commented on Dec 11, 2020 at 12:33am

Barbara Windsor passed the 11 plus exam with the highest mark of any London child.

Frank Hornby . commented on Dec 11, 2020 at 1:30pm

Yeah ...it's so sad to hear Barbara Windsor passing....she suffered the same illness so my lovely sister in law, Ann....I love reading your poems Ann..so true and simple about life ....as we know it......(I want to enjoy some more of your poetry)...ðŸ‘ðŸ».....Merry Christmas ðŸŽ…ðŸ¼ðŸŽ„...to you...

Christopher Russon commented on Dec 11, 2020 at 7:19pm

Lovely tribute regarding a very talented actress .Inc to read this poem and your others.

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