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Over the Garden Wall
This day began with ‘Guards’ upon their steeds Replete with all said finery, on show Parading up the Mall; such noble breeds Fulfilling nod to history’s tableau So glad was ‘One’ that we should come along Each by appointment; royally received As Majesty bade welcome...
Washed Away
As Heavens opened up in sweet surprise To cool the evening air and bathe my form Twas then didst shelter seek, Neath dark’ning skies Yet there thou stood; my ‘island in the storm’ With face upturned to greet the cleansing pour Thine countenance betrayed held memory Of...
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...
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...
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...
“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...