by Michaela Turner | Oct 12, 2009 | Poetry
Let me take your hand So I may catch you if you fall I promise I will not let go Be strong my son, stand tall Let me be the one you turn to So you can share with me your fears I promise I will give you strength Be strong my son, dry your tears Let me hold you in my...
by Michaela Turner | Sep 28, 2009 | Poetry
Shoulders back, stood tall and proud An officer addresses the new recruits New to battalion, just passed out of training Young soldiers stand quivering in their boots His opening refrain full of cursing and swearing Their first impression of their leader they see A...
by Michaela Turner | Sep 1, 2009 | Poetry
She goes about her daily life Acting ‘normal’ for a while Those round her oblivious of the façade That hides the pain behind her smile No one will ever realise The hurt she feels inside Or how many endless tears She silently has cried The tears are for her soldier...
by Michaela Turner | Aug 18, 2009 | Poetry
Fear not brave heart as you stand before God There will be no penance to serve You’ve earned the right to rest in peace A right which you truly deserve As the gates of Heaven open wide Hold your head up high and walk through For God has chosen a special place For...
by Michaela Turner | Aug 13, 2009 | Poetry
Welcome home, soldiers brave A fantastic job you’ve done You’re safe at last, you’ve made it home Lay down your helmet, armour and gun You’ve worked so hard whilst on your tour You can now put all that behind It’s your time now, so take the chance To relax and just...
