| The Water Lily Author Unknown Read by Cameron's "Auntie" Michelle A lonely young woman in her dreaming discerns, A lily decked Pool with a border of ferns, And a beautiful child With Butterfly Wings, Trips down to the edge of the water and sings: "Come mamma come! Quick Follow me! Step out on the leaves of the Water Lily" And the Lonely young woman her heart beating wild, cries "wait till I come, Till I reach you, my child" Steps out on the leaves of the lily and sings "Come Mamma come! Quick Follow me! and step out on the leaves of the water lily" And the woman in her dreaming Steps out on the stream, But the lily leaves sink And she wakes from her dream, Ah, the Waking is sad for the tears that it brings, And she know 'tis her dead baby's spirit that sings: Come mamma come! Quick Follow me! Step out on the leaves of the Water Lily |
| The following poems and readings were read at Cameron's funeral |
| Written by Camerons Mum Read by Minister - Robyn Melsop When I was born I had a lot of hair and mum always said I was her little monkey. Cameron was born with a lot of hair too, and now I have my own little monkey to treasure. Unfortunately I won't be able to watch him grow, I can only imagine what kind of person he would have been. I think he would have been a rugby player, because he was very active in the womb - always kicking and booting. He would have had a sweet tooth, like his mum - because I ate a lot of chocolate while I was pregnant - and I know he liked it. He would have loved Pooh bear and Tigger - no child of mine could not!!! - His room is adorned with Pooh Bear accessories I am sure he would have been a perfectly behaved child!!! - Actually if he was anything like me, he would have stomped his feet and yelled and screamed While looking at his face I can see myself and the members of my family in him - he definitely was going to look like me I am sure he would have grown up to be a doctor, or lawyer, or maybe found a cure for cancer - who knows!!! Unfortunately I will never get to find these things out, I can only dream and wonder. I have had a few days to spend with my silent, still child and I have an overwhelming love for him - like no other love I have ever felt - No words can describe it |
| Written by A.A. Milne Read by Minister - Robyn Melsop "Pooh!" called out Christopher Robin "Yes"? said Pooh "When I'm - when - Pooh!" "Yes Christopher Robin?" "I'm not going to do nothing any more" "Never again?" Well, not so much, they dont let you" Pooh waited for him to go on, but he was silent again "Yes Christopher Robin?" said Pooh helpfully "Pooh when I'm - You know - When I'm not doing nothing, will you come up here sometimes?" "Just Me?" "Yes Pooh" "Will you be here too?" "Yes Pooh I will be really. I Promise I will be Pooh." "Thats Good" said Pooh "Pooh Promise you wont forget about me, ever. Not even when I'm a hundred" Pooh thought for a little "How old shall I be then!" "Ninety Nine" Pooh Nodded "I promise" he said Still with his eyes on the world Christopher Robin put out a hand and felt for Pooh's paw "Pooh said Christopher Robin earnestly "if I - if I'm not quite - he stopped and tryed again - "Pooh, whatever happens, you will understand won't you?" "Understand What?" "Oh nothing" he laughed and jumped to his feet "Come on" "Where?" said Pooh "Anywhere" said Christopher Robin |
| Written with love by Cameron's Aunty Liz I watched you, waiting for you to waken So fast and cruely, you were taken I see your mummy in such pain and sorrow Wondering how she will face tommorrow She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy And we all know you would have given her such joy Connor and Sarah waited eagerly for you to arrive And I'll do my very best to keep your memory alive So proud to say I'm your Aunty Liz Such a dear little boy I will surely miss |
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