by Don Filliston MBE | Apr 19, 2012 | Poetry
Came running, dockers, dentists, gardeners and tradesmen, Eager to bring our lads back, there and then. Jump into their small boats, engines to work, Our nondescript flotilla sailed for Dunkirk. Unprotected, they turned towards pillars of fire; Roar of the guns,...
by Don Filliston MBE | Feb 12, 2012 | Poetry
As they swept the sun baked ground, Searching out the I.E.D’s, Soldiers, highly geared to sound, For R.P.G’s – quick to freeze. Know the signs, Clearing mines. Ask no quarter from the slaughter. Brave in fray, Come what may. They have now made safe the way. Finding...
by Don Filliston MBE | Nov 5, 2011 | Poetry
From their camp base, The young men face Another dawn patrol. It’s scorching hot, A soldier’s lot, To strive and reach his goal. In Afghanistan Do all they can, Win local hearts and minds. They need to fight With all their might, But, long term – friendships bind....
by Don Filliston MBE | Oct 13, 2011 | Poetry
Pilots waiting, drinking tea; For some, their very last cup. The Field Phone rings out urgently, It’s ‘Ops’ and I run to fly up. Pull back stick, Gain height quick. Attack from high in the sky. Cool and brave, Lives to save. Bombers come, wave after wave. Get in first...
