Final Journey

by | Jul 16, 2009 | Poetry

The darkness had awoken When the light had left your eyes. Though your body may be broken; Your spirit never dies. We will not you abandon… You will not be alone. To the embrace of your loved ones… We will take you home. Come child of our nation’s best, Under our...

Once a Soldier

by | Jan 19, 2009 | Poetry

“…’eft…’ight…’eft…’ight…” “Shun!” and “You! Stand still!” Getting into line my friend… Learning all the drill. Once you’re tied to Army kin… It cannot be undone… You only ever get ‘fell in,’ And never ‘fell out’ my son. When visiting the bars in all the world, When...

Medal of honour

by | Jan 19, 2009 | Poetry

I chanced upon a soldier well bedecked With medals of gold and bronze…and silver too… And ribboned cloths of every coloured hue. Endowed was he with honour and respect. But then I paused…a momentary thought… That inner peace of mind…once innocent… Is now bestained by...

Believe

by | Nov 3, 2008 | Poetry

Believe you can run the fastest races… And Faith will accompany you, To speed you on your course. Believe you can go the furthest distances… And Miles will become Inches, To shorten your journey. Believe you can ascend to the highest heights… And Mountains will lay...

Dad

by | Sep 30, 2008 | Poetry

I was 5 when my dad died… And I was sad…for I knew him not. No golden memories of man and child… No playing together in the garden plot. Whenever I other boys espied Engaged in their dad’s company… I was so sad…I often cried… To be bereft of paternity. Until one day a...