by Richard Gildea | Oct 3, 2016 | Poetry
Intro; “In an eagle there is all the wisdom in the world” (Lame Deer – Sioux Medicine Man) An omen (in its soaring form) to Zeus Espied before TITANic victory Ere ‘Legions’ (out of Rome) didst introduce As standard raised on high for all to see This “Bringer of the...
by Richard Gildea | Sep 30, 2016 | Poetry
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...
by Arthur West | Sep 30, 2016 | Poetry
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...
by Richard Gildea | Sep 30, 2016 | Poetry
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...
by Keith Mallinson | Sep 28, 2016 | Poetry
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...
by Mervyn Kersh | Sep 22, 2016 | Poetry
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...
