Today, I remember,all that was given,all that was lost;those who fought and died,never to return,theirs was the cost. The ones who were injured,some visible, some not,nameless faces;of past and of present,fighting, ever fighting,for truth, liberty and justice. We honour their service,honour all, their bravery,those too in an unmarked grave;I promise as I stand here today,toContinue reading “Today I Remember”
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In The Dark of Night
In the dark of the nightmy mind wanderstaking me down roads I dare not tread In the dark of the nightthe wind howls angrilycreating images of fear and dread In the dark of the nightthere is blacknessevil and thuggery fully at play In the dark of the nightthe sirens sound onchasing the demons away InContinue reading “In The Dark of Night”
Weep No More
My loved one, takenway too sooncaught off guardI remain unbalanced Sorrow, leaking from my eyesheartache renewed each dayeach breath I takea gift, but also a reminder,that now I walk forward less one Why must he go?Why did you take him from me?Invisible fists beatingon an invisible space My soul achesfor the one lostbrother, son, uncle,father,Continue reading “Weep No More”
In The Quiet of The Night
In the quiet of the night, my mind wandersthrough winding staircases;visiting all those I have loved,all that I have done. Letting go of old hurts,remembering the innocenceof the child I once was,understanding how it was all lost. Undercover of darkness I am free,free to think my deep thoughts;free to decipher my feelings,free to cry, toContinue reading “In The Quiet of The Night”