THE BALANCE SHEET

“People are our most valuable asset”, our Leader said (It was his proclivity) But, when fallen in battle injured, dead; in the balance sheet they’re what? A...

JUST A SCRATCH

Nah then Tommy, as you’re lying there Nah then Tommy, blink back a tear I know you got two bleeding stumps But it were just a scratch. Nah then Jones, don’t heave a sigh Let the whole thing pass you by Even though you got it in the eye It were just a scratch. Nah old...

COUNTING THE COST

A soldier, and I did my best Went into battle with the rest Prepared to fight, prepared to die And didn’t count the cost We trained for war; that was our task And with the call we did not ask Why we should have to go We’d had our day, and earned our pay And didn’t...

ARMED FORCES

There are many such as we From distant past and long will be Will be whilst ever hate endures We are the Arm that strikes the blow That discord in Mankind ensures We are the substance of your will Who serve you for both good and ill The difference ‘twixt these two is...