DON’T DO IT

Don’t do it brother, I’ve still got your back, just like I did when we served in Iraq. I can see that you’re hurting in ways I can’t fix, but find strength in the fact that I’ve still got your six. The bond that ties us has never been stronger just talk to me bro,...

Ramp Ceremony in the Snow

Ranks of soldiers flank the way to honour the fallen who leave here today. On a frozen airfield, white with snow we wait in silence for the coffins to show. The cold cuts through us, we feel its bite but our thoughts are with those who have died in this fight. From...

Ode to a civilian

You hope you can get another day out of that shirt, I just hope for a day here where no-one gets hurt. You dream of a lottery win, riches, fast cars, I dream of seeing my wife again, and she won’t notice the scars. You hope that your day’ll go quick, there’s your...

“Silent Night: An Afghan Parody”

Silent night, holy night, But for troops at war there is no respite. No Christmas at home with all the good cheer, no warm house with family and nothing to fear. No chance of sleeping in peace, no chance of sleeping in peace. Silent night, holy night, The enemy want...