by Holly Kernott | Apr 24, 2013 | Poetry
What I want: To be with the one I love, Hold them close so they can hear me say: ‘It is amazing waking up next to you each day’. Wishing I told them more often-for who knows when we will be gone? To have a lie in and not hear Bombs…dropping from up...
by Holly Kernott | Apr 14, 2013 | Poetry
The miles may have parted us; True, I do not see you every day, For this war has taken me away. But know this: That borders and time differences cannot stand in the way Of my heart and how it feels about you. Love always finds its way. All my waking moments are filled...
by Holly Kernott | Apr 13, 2013 | Poetry
Those Army boots look too big for you, But then again, I have always thought that. With your big blues eyes just visible from under your Officer’s hat. Joining up was all you ever wanted to do, I knew it all along. ‘Soldiers’ being our favourite...
by Holly Kernott | Oct 30, 2009 | Poetry
As I lay here safe in my bed, with blankets to warm me and a pillow for my head, listening to the stillness and quietness outside, with no imminent danger, no reason to hide, I say a silent thank you to those serving away who do not encounter so peaceful a day....
by Holly Kernott | Mar 28, 2009 | Poetry
And while the landscape has changed and planes now fly overhead We will not forget the sacrifice you made, Soldiers: Forever young, forever brave Silenced by death. Who laid down their lives in Flanders Fields Countless raindrops have fallen since then, But it has not...
