by Michaela Turner | Feb 9, 2009 | Poetry
The garden of plenty Amid the deserts of Afghanistan Lush and lethal, bleak and ferocious The green zone – lifeline of the Taliban Thousands of them gathering at Musa Qala In steep booby trapped wadis they wait Hiding their mines and other devices Like hunters...
by Michaela Turner | Feb 9, 2009 | Poetry
Dear Lord as you guide our soldier To his resting place above Please let him take fond memories And most of all our love Our hearts they have been broken So much they can’t be mended You called for our soldier far too soon His life should not have ended There are no...
by Michaela Turner | Jan 29, 2009 | Poetry
One brave young soldier Drifts off to sleep late at night But as he’s resting peacefully A vision appears in his sight His eyes filled with terror Body covered in sweat From a recurring mind game He longs to forget He tries to rise From his soaking wet bed But he’s...
by Michaela Turner | Jan 23, 2009 | Poetry
Once again another tour of duty Takes you loved ones far from home But one thing you must always remember Is that you will never be alone We’ll think about you day and night Keep your love deep in our hearts We’ll stay as strong as we can be Whilst we are miles apart...
by Michaela Turner | Jan 9, 2009 | Poetry
Who am I? I’m me of course At least I think I am I am so many people rolled into one I’ll explain as best I can Well, firstly I’m a Daughter I’m a Sister that makes two Don’t forget I am a Grand Daughter To both Nan and Granddad too I’m an Aunt to my two brother’s...
