by Keith Mallinson | Aug 13, 2016 | Poetry
Unknown soldier, nameless? No, not he Unknown history, yes; no family tree Private Johnson Hamill, where are you from? We know where you died, on the infamous Somme Birthplace, parents, siblings, unknown Was anyone missing you, wishing you home? Safe with your loved...
by Kieth Mallinson | Jul 19, 2016 | Poetry
In many towns are many streets of silent houses Where broken hearts beat quickly under mothers’ blouses Telegrams are opened, and, with trembling lips, are read Husbands, sons and brothers may be missing, presumed dead Soldiers from Great Britain, Canada and France...
by Jason Smith | Jun 17, 2016 | Poetry
A slowly setting sun radiates through The departing storm clouds that beat a retreat Back to a place beyond the darkened trees, Where, just moments earlier, heavy rain fell. Absorbed by the earth, its spent force and power Lies in a far-away field, where poppies...
by Brian Fairful | Mar 16, 2016 | Poetry
1. I stand alone: in silent reverence; Thinking of youth, gone, cruelly torn away. Forever young, while I am old and grey, I still remember them, each passing day. 2. Just as it was, with poppies al; around; I stand with head bowed, and remember them. Off we all...
by Ron Martin | Feb 19, 2016 | Poetry
The war clouds were gathering all over Europe Everyone dreaded what the future might hold in store Then an assassination took place in Sarajevo And immediately the whole continent was pledged into war The call went out to the young men of our nation To be prepared to...
