by Robert Carson | Aug 29, 2009 | Poetry
One day, I visited two graves nearby, Where heroes of the war would lie.. We offer our thanks to the fallen dead So much blood has now been shed. Within our hearts, there stirs such pride In those, who with great courage died. We honour you for all you gave...
by Robert Carson | Aug 27, 2009 | Poetry
Nothing became them more Than the manner of their death… Their example would inspire us all Men would for love of freedom fall. What courage beat within their breasts What memories we have left. Brothers and sons, loyal husbands, too Who would not love those men...
by Robert Carson | Aug 25, 2009 | Poetry
No nobler cause exists on earth Than doing what’s thought good and just. That higher purpose which men serve… That common bond which binds us all Those tears we shed when others fall. Though choirs of death and glory sing- ‘Men died for country,...
by Robert Carson | Aug 23, 2009 | Poetry
The coffins pass through Wootten Bassett. How often will those words be heard The passing of the fallen dead. As one by one men homeward come The father, brother, precious son. While churchbells for the dead will chime We compose our eulogies and rhymes. Your friends...
by Robert Carson | Aug 22, 2009 | Poetry
You do all you are charged to do Honour that trust reposed in you. Worthy of every task you’re set Whose equal few have ever met. Staunch friends, loyal hearts and true Your country owes a debt to you… Men of valour who earned our praise Who went as heroes...
