When soldier boys go out to war To places they’ve ne’er been before Their families hope Their families pray That they will see them again some day Hope is a thing that’s hard to find You need courage and strength of mind Never break down. Never give up As someday you’ll experience luck Hope brings… Continue reading Soldier Boys
Category: Other writing and poems
Freedom
To be free as the bird on a summer’s day To be free as the breeze in the month of May To be free as the leaves on a sycamore tree Whirling and twirling – oh to be free! To say what you wish And do as you will Nor rules to abide No deeds… Continue reading Freedom
Islands
I apologise if the second line doesn’t seem entirely politically correct – I wrote this when I was about 12 or 13. Palm trees with coconuts Natives with mud huts Hot sun beating down Treasure marked and treasure found Rain clouds and parakeets Little logs to use for seats Soft warm golden sand I spy… Continue reading Islands
The Sunken Ship
20 men drowned on that fearful day A bang of cannons and a splash of spray Their black hats a bobbing on the sea One man slipped and dropped his key The others dived out to save their friends And upon them also came a fearful end All that’s left is upon the seabed A… Continue reading The Sunken Ship
Alone
I went through a rollercoaster of emotions during my teenage years and often felt like a bit of an outcast. This one was written on 1 April 1992 when I was 14. Lonely, my heart is broken Regretting the words I’ve spoken Confused, hopeless, trapped in a sea of dreams Unknowing, yielding the shades of… Continue reading Alone