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Home at Last
He’s home at last, a mother’s son, a fine young man, his duty done; Yet not for him the fond embrace, a loving kiss, a smiling face Or cries of joy to laugh and cheer the safe return of one so dear; It is his lot to show the world a soldier’s fate as flags unfurl And...
“For Whom The Bell Tolls” (9/11 Anniversary)
What’s happened here this day, this hour, I cannot fathom still Yet here I am embroiled in cause which seeks alone to kill Forgive this action that I take, in faith that’s notwithstanding Of consequences I believe beyond one’s understanding Searing heat may take my...
SILENT VALLEY
In the shadow of the peaks on South Arabia’s dusty plain A roofed gate stands, reminder of a half-forgot campaign, When once again our servicemen were called upon to fight, Defending and protecting, (we were told) Great Britain’s might. But not forgotten, ever, by...
“Sari Sari Knight”
A commentary on this troubled world. (Read to the tune of Vincent) - (by Don McLean) Sari, Sari, Knight Draped in armour blue and grey Searching out midst summer’s day As eyes ‘neath bascinet doth stare out cold Gallows on the hills Hewn from trees, bereft of frills...
If only
If only your wishes could be normality If only your hopes could be reality If only you could be free of fear If only your way forward could be clear If only to yourself you could be true If only you could find the lost you If only you could be without anxiety If only...
DON’T DO IT
Don’t do it brother, I’ve still got your back, just like I did when we served in Iraq. I can see that you’re hurting in ways I can’t fix, but find strength in the fact that I’ve still got your six. The bond that ties us has never been stronger just talk to me bro,...