by Fast Funeral | Dec 5, 2017 | Funeral Poems, Soldier Funeral Poems
I stare at the casket; Draped with the nation’s cloth. I’m momentarily startled; As the guns go off. Another fallen soldier; Being laid to rest. I struggle to breathe; For this tightness in my chest. The bugler so smooth; As he hits every note. It is hard...
by Fast Funeral | Dec 5, 2017 | Funeral Poems, Soldier Funeral Poems
The weight of him on our shoulders, The faint whiff of gunpowder smoulders, It’s almost as if my lead bearing heart, Would stop with this solemn task. We step in, out, in, out, These timings are not a shout, To the tune of the bagpipes playing, To attention he is...
by Fast Funeral | Dec 5, 2017 | Funeral Poems, Soldier Funeral Poems
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 Fast Funeral | Dec 5, 2017 | Funeral Poems, Soldier Funeral Poems
Sleep well young soldier, your job is done your war is over and your battle won No armour now to way you down Cast it off into the sandy ground Lay down your weapon for you need it not No more bullets need be shot Take off your helmet, look to the sky For my friend it...
