Ode to our soldiers

by | Aug 18, 2008 | Poetry

With courage and strength beyond compare They brave the things we wouldn’t dare Always primed and ready to fight They do their job both day and night They’re in those lands so far away Putting their lives on the line every day Wearing body armour in blazing heat...

Repatriation

by | Aug 5, 2008 | Poetry

A warm breeze blows around the airport base As the huge grey bird comes into land It slowly stops then lowers the ramp Where the coffins of brave soldiers stand Each coffin is draped with the Union flag Of the country they served so well Their tour now over, their...

Guardian Angels

by | Aug 5, 2008 | Poetry

Close your eyes and drift away To a tranquil peaceful place Let this haven bring you calm And a smile upon your face For in this peaceful haven Your guardian angels are there They’ve been waiting all your life To show you that they care Your guardian angels will guide...

Ambushed

by | Aug 5, 2008 | Poetry

Armed and ready Objectives so clear Twelve soldiers set out They show no fear Rounding the corner They enter the town Before they know it Bullets rain down The troop have been ambushed A planned attack They make good their aim And fire straight back All hell breaks...

R n R

by | Aug 5, 2008 | Poetry

Home at last, bags in hand With a smile upon his face A well earned break, some R and R From that God forsaken place Bags abandoned, to the fridge he goes Looking for goodies to scoff You smile as you watch him fill his face A resemblance of a pig round a trough With...