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“Brexit means Exit”
Procrastination’s now the tool of choice When used by those who cannot bear to leave Denying (thru attempts to stifle voice) Of democratic rights (they misperceive) Tis freedom (of a sort) the people crave From wanton regulation o’er our lives Where once co-operation...
“Stone Me; Rosetta’s Smashed”
Tis journey’s end for one who’s travelled far Across the dark expanse, whilst shedding light On origins of life ‘neath yonder star Now solar power wanes, condemning flight As Mother ship descends with open arms Embracing ‘Philae’ offspring (once hath flown) Perchance...
TODAY
You’ll never face a no-mans-land Like the one we crossed today You’ll never breach a wire, my friend Like the wire we breached today You’ll never face the shot and shell Nor the long slow walk to a living hell Or hear the scream of Death’s Great Bell Such as those we...
I LIED ABOUT ME AGE…
I lied about me age Mam, really sorry Dad Wanted to be a soldier, make you proud of your wee lad I lied about me age Dad to the sergeant at the Hall He just said sign here son, and line up against that wall I lied about me age Mam, but there were plenty more One said...
WHY WE MARCH IN WHITEHALL
We clean our medals, don our hats To let the whole world see It’s we who manned the guns To keep these islands free. We fought the foe in Africa, We fought him on the sea. He beat us on the land in France, Despite our bravery. The Germans ruled the British sky But we...
Oh Mother Mine!
A cry was heard from o’er the Barricade Twas one that’s shared by all (we Sons of same) Whilst craving of her arms as life doth fade Tis less of gentle plea, more loud exclaim! What primal need drives men unto the womb? Which nurtured them thru all that lay in store...