by TeeCee | Sep 12, 2015 | Poetry
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...
by TeeCee | Sep 12, 2015 | Poetry
In the heart of England there’s a place where people go To see the art of sculpture, or maybe wander to and fro Among the many different kinds of stone memorials, where Some visit for remembrance of loved ones and comrades there. And there are many fine memorials and...
by Anita Roberts | Sep 12, 2015 | Poetry
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...
by Richard Gildea | Sep 12, 2015 | Poetry
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...
by Richard Gildea | Sep 12, 2015 | Poetry
Remember me who once did pass this way Who felt the warmth of Sun upon their face Who dreamt thru darkest nights of brand new day In learning how to love, didst life embrace Somehow I’ve bid existence “au revoir” Unknowing that which now hath come too soon No more in...
by Richard Gildea | Sep 12, 2015 | Poetry
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...
