A Walk In The Sunken Lane

I strolled up the lane, enjoying my walk, Steep banks on each side providing shade. The smell of Violets, Primroses, and Honeysuckle, Competing to enhance the peaceful scene. Then, with a screech and a terrifying roar, An R.A.F. Tornado, on a training flight Shattered the peace, silenced the birds. It was closely followed by three […]

A Soldiers Epitaph

If in this land of sand swept winds and searing heat, It should be that my life ends, my duty done, Do not leave me here with those who caused my death, Bring me home to rest in gentle sunshine, rain or snow, And I will sleep content in this, my native earth. I will […]

A Soldier Dies Kneeling

Kneeling, So still, beneath the tree, his Sten across his knee, Looking, so alive, the blue face of death belied it, Defending, his comrades, he gave his life beneath the tree, Kneeling.

A Padre Weeps

The road, tree lined, with grassy verge, Dappled by sun kissed shadows, A line of marching soldiers emerge, Keeping to the road, avoiding the mined hedgerows. Then the shooting started, machine gun, and mortar, Tanks rumbled, with flaring gun turrets, Adding to the two way slaughter, Kill or be killed, time to show your merit. […]

A Boys Song

Where the river flows its slowest, Where the sun shines its brightest. It’s off with our clothes, quickly dive in. Laughing, splashing, naked and free. That’s how it was for Billy and me. Teasing the girls, snatching kisses, Ignoring their brothers, and sisters wishes, Secret hugs, smiles, and crafty winks. Then “Oh no! My brother, […]

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