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AUTUMN CHILL
I dread the thought of Autumn’s chill The darkening skies that finally will Bring winter’s cold and bitter days I stand in awe of Autumn leaves And mellow light on glorious trees Or early morning mist and haze It’s just that I can never face Those spider webs of...
“The Flag which Braved the Battle and the Breeze”
Twas second rate (as rated) ‘Ship of Line’ Just one of four didst mind Lord Nelson’s stern Atop its mast twud fly the feared ‘Ensign’ Whilst teaching lesson Villeneuve must learn Here paddle steamer tugs; bereft ‘mainbrace’ Tho Turner reinstates with licensed brush...
War and Heart
Men have signed up to take part But families don’t want to be split apart The war is soon going to start And families and friends will be in soldier’s minds And hearts Men, now soldiers soon to depart Leaving family for war is no walk in the park On their way to...
Home for Christmas
Standing by the open door They watched their sons go off to war Looks of anguish from each mother Hiding pain from one another ‘Home for Christmas’ hear them shout Full of hope so little doubt Did not know what lay ahead Unknown thoughts of fear and dread Marching...
High Tides…
Loves much like the ocean, As its tides drift in and out. Not often noticed when high tides in, But apparent when its out. With high tides there comes the driftwood, From shores yet still unknown, Brings with a message in its bottle, Of greater things to come. Low...
Shot By My Own Army
I sit alone in my own world For I know for me that the clock is ticking Its endless movement through time Till I shall be no more. My crime you ask? I failed my task I ran instead of fighting. They called me a coward They stripped me of my rank. They could do no more...