by David Kerr | Mar 3, 2011 | Poetry
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, that’s what it’s called PTSD for short, it leaves it’s victims appalled At the change to their lives, the invasion of the very soul Flashbacks, nightmares, and panic attacks do really take their toll Hypervigilance makes the person...
by Dave Smith | Nov 27, 2010 | Poetry
Battered and bruised Kicked from pillar to post Tired, hurt and used Memories scare me the most Hiding the pain, sometimes for years Not talking although I know I should Taught from day one to disguise all my fears I’ve been living my life as damaged goods Now the...
by Dave Smith | Nov 27, 2010 | Poetry
Where has all the laughter gone The chuckles, the giggles, the smiles Where has all the laughter gone Theres only fear and pain and trials Where has all the laughter gone I look in the mirror and sigh Where has all the laughter gone Its easier now to cry Where has all...
by Bill Sutherland | Sep 12, 2010 | Poetry
Battlefields not long ago these pleasant meadows and thick forests Below the mountains And these now capped with virgin snow ran red As your progenitors fought, shed their blood, Poured out their lives, became the dead For you Now those still young from their hallowed...
by Dee Edwards MBE | Aug 27, 2010 | Poetry
you are a traitor to your country and to others Threatening all those widows and mothers Go hang your head in shame With the others that are to blame Because nobody is interested in you You disrespect real troops that lay there dying With your bogus soldiers profile...
