by Alex Roissetter | Sep 22, 2009 | Poetry
Six abreast come marching, With boots and brasses glow, Each in step with the time, Their movements seem to flow. Slowly they move down the ramp, A truly perfect stride, With chins up and backs straight, It would well you up with pride. But there are no smiles on this...
by Robert Carson | Sep 12, 2009 | Poetry
He never writes I only hear That silence every day. He barely spoke a word or two Before he went away. Your Christmas card was hastily signed No note enclosed within I keep it with those other things Which little comfort bring. What purpose is there to a life When all...
by PETER SOUTHERN | Aug 14, 2009 | Poetry
One last salute to a comrade, as he’s finally laid to rest Another name on the wall, to add with all the rest One last journey, a final command ‘Stand Fast’ Cradled in the arms of the Angels, safe at last, safe at last
by Kevin M Welsh | Jul 16, 2009 | Poetry
The darkness had awoken When the light had left your eyes. Though your body may be broken; Your spirit never dies. We will not you abandon… You will not be alone. To the embrace of your loved ones… We will take you home. Come child of our nation’s best, Under our...
by Robert Carson | Jul 5, 2009 | Poetry
When told you never would return The house became so cold That youthful spirit full of fun Who never would grow old. You were not perfect, we often fought You always held your own How proud I was you were my son What courage you have shown. They stole my life, that...
