by Russell J Carr | Nov 8, 2016 | Poetry
My heart is weary from the grieving it has done For the sacrifices by our living and of our dead who have gone There seems to be no end to this death and misery What on earth can we mortal do to stop this tragedy The search for justice and trust in God, are the words...
by Russell J Carr | Sep 15, 2014 | Poetry
Our respect is boundless, our hearts filled with pride But saddness gathers round us, as we remember those left behind Our Comrades who fell into life’s darkness, stand forever erect above Straight and true today, as those we knew and loved Their victory over death...
by Russell J Carr | Aug 2, 2013 | Poetry
Again we meet to remember comrades lost along the way Some from a century ago and some from only yesterday Today they are in our hearts, our minds and in our thoughts United we stand beside them and salute the peace they brought. We owe them our freedom, our nation,...
by Russell J Carr | Sep 30, 2012 | Poetry
Far above they gather, gazing down on us here They watch in awe at our endless quest and fear They know right is with us but the cost is high They gave their lives so that others need not die. The strength of our fallen rains down on our heads So we can overcome the...
by Russell J Carr | Sep 9, 2011 | Poetry
The day was still, no sound to hear No flashing lights to raise our fear The ground that shook the night before Was now at peace and moved no more. No cries of pain after enemy fire No call to arms to rush the wire It is quiet, though all around The misery of the...
