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If you ever visit South Wales do go and see The location of what was an awful tragedy Famous for the wrong reasons the town of Aberfan Suffered an unspeakable horror that was caused by man. On the twenty first of October at nine fifteen Was the worst mining disaster that Wales had ever seen A spoil tip that had been piled high just above the town Was loosened by rainwater and came crashing down. Pantglas junior school was just below in its path Children ready for lessons at their desks' they were sat The tip hit the school a hundred and forty four died When the news was released the whole nation cried. Volunteers came and they dug down quite deep The teachers and children were already 'asleep' A farmhouse and cottages with people inside They too lost their lives in the thundering mudslide. In the horrific events twenty five did survive Were found by the rescuers shocked but alive Painful memories they have of what happened that day It's a terrible burden they carry that won't go away. A memorial garden marks the spot where they died And on a hillside they're buried side by side Their little white markers are harrowing to see A stark reminder of that awful tragedy. (Dedicated to all those who lost their lives at Aberfan on that fateful morning of 21st October 1966) Written on 21st November 2017.
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