"As long as light shines" by Lemn Sissay

The poem "As long as light shines" is an original poem written by Lemn Sissay commissioned by the BBC.
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[@JoJo-wx8ek]

There is so much love and healing in these words, music and performance. Thank you.

[@emmy1365]

Lovely poem
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[@Ocean417]

Heartbreaking. what an utterly beautiful poem for those that never came home .utterly
My great grandpa and his wife died of a broken heart because their 18 year old lad was killed

[@josephlezano7691]

Beautiful . Well done Mr.Sissay !

[@stevecrump-kc5ot]

This original poem so aptly fits the occasion in solemnity, tone, images, and with an important message about heroism.

[@yohanneshailu6569]

I love it ❤🙏🏽

[@christiannaf8745]

Perfection Lemn.On behalf of many veterans I have the honour of calling my friends and my parents who played a part in D-Day.Thankyou.See you in Newcastle-under-Lyme soon.

[@patriciamackinlay6495]

touching and heartwarming x

[@MargaretConlon-ts7ps]

Beautiful. I love the way you use the idea of light. We should never forget why they went, what they fought and lost their lives for.

[@thelaserhive3368]

I cannot see. Thank you Lemn. That was so beautiful and powerful.

[@m30scs69]

An amazing piece of writing and such a beautiful reading ❤

[@yemmitadesse9135]

Profound message 💙

[@samiraabdulrahman4963]

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[@Heavennebiyu]

Know you through some videos for the first time ( today just now ) &typing your name and come up with Lemn sisay UA-cam channel
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