by Jean Mitchell | Jun 22, 2020 | Poetry
I wish you could tell them just how you feel about the torment and fear And pain in your heart, about the sadness you felt , not just for yourself but for friends you held dear They were your comrades and you held them close, just when you needed them the most To hear...
by Richard Gildea | Oct 5, 2016 | Poetry
Midst cruising ‘round – ‘The Gulf’ – (Arabia) Neath cloudless sky; I chanced to dream of Home Whilst picturing her face (Ophelia) I wondered just how far I dared to roam Twas then that Captain Salt (like condiment) Didst shake me from my slumber o’er...
by Richard Gildea | Aug 26, 2015 | Poetry
As silhouettes appear on pavement slab My senses sharpen’d by held ‘state of fear’ To nail direction canst but take a stab Projection from above or to the rear Known skyline doth afford familiar form Atop the terraced roofs of chimney pots Then shadows move,...
by Ross de Freitas | Jul 20, 2015 | Poetry
I am a british army veteran, Once I stood to take an oath, I signed a cheque of no amount For queen and country both I never fought in combat, But stood beside a few, Who did and some of which, You may have even knew. We trained to stand our ground, And fight unto the...
by Richard Gildea | May 7, 2015 | Poetry
To share thy burden is no more than due When facing Man’s uncaring soul this day Within my heart each step I take anew In silence (tho tis hoped your pain convey) So many times I’ve turned the other cheek Whilst praying for such strength I wouldst implore “Sustain my...
