Charlie Harris-Beard
25/06/2010 – 8/02/2013
RIP Little Man
In the arms of the Goddess
Sits a small and broken child.
His heart heavy with sadness
For the pain of those left behind.
As she strokes his furrowed brow
She softly explains his plight.
That the pain would fade in time
But that from him a beacon shone
That travelled round the globe.
His legacy of love and light
And courage would be known.
As her hand swept over him
His illness washed away
That he should wait pain free
And lovingly watch over those
Whom he would see again.
The value of a life is not
Judged in terms of years
But the hearts that it has touched
The love it has endeared.
And if you doubt my son
The mark you left
Look down upon the world
And see the lights that flicker
The lights to guide you home.
In my arms you shall remain
Kept safe until the day
That your mummy comes
To take your hand and
Your family re-unite.
Paula Acton 
Oh God Bless all his family and friends! This is absolutely beautiful! Lots of love and prayers, Emily
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Whew…our hearts are heavy, yet we cannot know the depths to which his parents and family must feel their loss…Thank you so much for bringing Charlie’s story to us…we in the blogging community owe you a depth of gratitude for allowing us to know him.
Be encouraged!
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Oh, the loss of a child! I feel for his family and all who knew this beautiful soul. Beautiful poem.
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Paula, what a moving tribute to a splendid young man. Be thankful – his pain is gone, and he can now run and play like all the other kids. My prayers go out to Charlie, his family, and to you, his special friend. I’ve taken the liberty to re-post this in as many ways possible, so the rest of our little community can share in this time of sorrow.
God Bless,
Thomas
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God bless Charlie and all his family, I will keep them all in my thoughts.
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So Sad. My prayers are with Charlie’s family and you, his wonderful friend. When a child is lost like this it makes you appreciate your well child a whole lot more. Thanks for allowing us the chance to know Charlie. Beautiful tribute poem.
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Perfect.
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This is beautiful, Paula. I’ve been following your posts on Charlie, and I’m so so sorry for you and his family. So unfair.
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Paula it’s hard to like this but I did because of his beauty. I’ve been following him of Facebook, he’s a special spirit.
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Paula, those are such beautiful words Hun, thank you so much x
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I am just so so sorry they were needed hun love to you all xxx
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Dear Paula,
I was so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My thoughts are with him and his family, and to their dear friends like you.
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So sad 😦
Xx
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Paula, wishing you and your family deep peace.
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Beautiful words
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The loss of a child is truly unimaginable. Amazing words.
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