Fallen Soldier

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...

His Last Parade

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...

Return of A Fallen Soldier

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...

Sleep Well Young Soldier

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...