Remember

Remember the people, Remember the wars, Remember the people who fought in the wars. Remember World War 1 Remember World War 2 Remember all the wars after those two. Remember,Remember Rememberance Day

WHY?——NOV. 2009

I look backward and think of both men and women, who have given life and limb to their ideals and beliefs for the reasons of sacrifice and their hopes for peace. The soldiers, the airmen, the sailors and merchant navy, in this month of November I place my poppy upon...

Remember us

We are the dead. In fields we lay. Remember us as we were; don’t let the flame die out. The youth of Britain was destroyed but a new generation was born. Laughter and happiness were restored as peace rose again. With pride and honour we fought for Britain with our...

Lest We Forget; A Night Shift In 1978

Every night it’s the same The nightmare wakes you, Your internal turmoil Shown in trembling hands Perspiration soaked body And searching fearful eyes. Words are not in your control They come in staccato like commands Get down, get down Masks on, mustard gas Mustard...

Poppy

Blood-red fragile flower representing lives lost, stand tall to remind us as we contemplate the cost. Blood-red fragile flower representing lives lost, stand tall to remind us, as we calculate the cost. It is true: To be a nation at peace we sometimes have to fight,...