Brief Candles: A Collection of Poems by Brian Chaplin

By Cathy Chaplin, Pip Thompson and Brian Chaplin

Brief Candles is a collection of poems by Brian Chaplin (December 1930-August 2021) - they are reflections of his life at various stages. There are memories of his experience growing up during the Second World War and, in particular, in London during The Blitz.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Catherine Chaplin
• Release date: Dec 20, 2021
• ISBN: 9781802273199

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Brief Candles

A Collection of Poems by Brian Chaplin

Cathy Chaplin & Pip Thompson

Copyright © 2021 by Cathy Chaplin & Pip Thompson

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Paperback: 978-1-80227-318-2

eBook: 978-1-80227-319-9

FOREWORD

Brief Candles is a collection of poems by Brian Chaplin (December 1930-August 2021) - they are reflections of his life at various stages. There are memories of his experience growing up during the second World War and, in particular, in London during The Blitz. There are other memories of his childhood - one poignant one, the memory of his younger sister being born when he was three and passing away from cot death after three days. Brian recalls his time in National Service and the Territorial Army. There are love poems written for his beloved wife and several reflections on his role as a father and the importance of family to him. Finally, there are observations of things in everyday life. Brian was always curious and interested in others. He had compassion and empathy and this is reflected in his writing.

AUTHOR BIO

Brian Chaplin was born in Walthamstow at the end of 1930. He was the youngest of three boys. He was cheerful and inquisitive and academically bright. He excelled at sports and got a prize for Drama whilst at school. He and his brothers were all musically talented.

Brian did two years National Service in the Gold Coast Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force (the Gold Coast is now Ghana). That experience, at the age of 19/20, was one that he always cherished