by Richard Gildea | Jun 8, 2016 | Poetry
My mess tin doth reflect a wearied face Whilst catching glimpse (as each shared ‘Bully Beef’) With ‘tatties’ and some veg’ all troops said Grace Ere straining to Maconochie’s ‘relief’ Tis now some months or more, since we ‘dug in’ Midst shelling and bombardment o’er...
by Richard Gildea | Jun 6, 2016 | Poetry
Tho graceful frame no longer floats o’er pugilistic square Nor leads with lethal jab in stinging style beyond compare Such memories are held of Him when skipping ‘round the ring An image of a sporting god who made our young hearts sing He danced as if sweet music...
by Richard Gildea | Jun 6, 2016 | Poetry
“All disembark for interchange, next stop!” Announcement made without a ‘by your leave’ Hath caught me unawares when ‘fit to drop’ As heavy rests my head upon my sleeve Awaken’d now from slumber, I look out Thru windows black as night and kiss’d by rain Unsure if I...
by Richard Gildea | Jun 3, 2016 | Poetry
Much more than love enfolds your heart this night Tis “Blood from Blood” once nurtured in thy womb Such pain then borne adds strength one needs to fight When thread of life was weaved on steadfast loom Tho undeserving, none can know their fate As revelation forms...
by Richard Gildea | Jun 3, 2016 | Poetry
Appointed hour ‘tis now so near at hand All thoughts suspend until (said) outcome’s clear ‘Adagio for strings’ doth play at heart’s command Precursor to held Prayer which stills my fear Midst troubled world and all that such entails I walk with friends immersed in...
by Richard Gildea | Jun 3, 2016 | Poetry
To fan the flames within each temp’rate heart May prove to be beyond the scope of Man So insular our lives (when lived apart) Have long since been bereft of caring plan Where once each neighbour added to our day With oft’ familiar greetings and warm smile Tis...
