An echo of innocence (Paradelle)

Judging comment:
It feels like a bit of an insult to give this just 4 points – but the nominations this week have been stunning. Please know Darren that I think this is worth more! The strict form of the paradelle can render a poem nonsense by re-using previous words. Not so in this case, and I think that the final stanza holds as much gravity as the previous three with this sad and powerful observation about how the innocence of love and hope of a child are so easily stolen with war and oppression. A difficult subject within a difficult form - brilliantly crafted. :-) x
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I've looked at this form via the link. The form, if used well, creates a wistful tone, with repeated words, lines that can be quite powerful.

Well done for setting yourself this challenge. Could you substitute the word 'been' for 'never'

Darren, what a cool technique! I don't know why you never liked this write. I thought it was done really well.

Wow, I've never come across one of these before! It's really clever and pretty great for a man who hates formed poetry ;-) x
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Ooh a good idea Darren I'm going to try one of these. I think the repetition of this form makes the point of the whole piece stand out