My Soldier, My Son

by | Apr 12, 2010 | Poetry

From the moment I held him, my heart he won A bond was formed between father and son My first born son, my little lad A chip off the old block, just like his dad As I watched him grow through the years as they passed I’ve treasured each moment, time’s moved so fast...

All my love and more

by | Mar 31, 2010 | Poetry

Hi sweetheart, how are you? I thought I’d drop you a line Just to say I’m thinking of you I hope that you are fine I know I shouldn’t think about The job you’re trained to do But when I see it on the news It just makes me think of you Don’t worry about us back home...

On their way

by | Mar 25, 2010 | Poetry

All the preparation… The worries and the tears Still nothing can prepare you For the mother of all fears Psyching yourself up… Trying to keep your head together But when that day arrives You don’t feel too clever One last conversation… You cannot say ‘Goodbye’ It’s...

So hard to say goodbye

by | Mar 19, 2010 | Poetry

Saying goodbye to any soldier Is so hard for any one But it’s even harder to say goodbye When that soldier is your son You kiss and hug them tenderly Holding on a moment longer For your heart it’s aching deep inside As your fears are growing stronger Your voice is...

If only she’d listened this time !

by | Mar 19, 2010 | Poetry

Looking for an ideal subject to groom Social networks he scours day and night Patiently waiting, it doesn’t take long He spots a victim just right He sends a message to his chosen subject A polite but friendly “Hi” Innocent it seems, but if truth were known It’s...