I Walk Alone

I walk alone along the street Faces blur, I just see feet As I push my way out through the crowd I’m not here, I’m falling down Breathing out, breathing in Dark and black through my head spin. I walk alone full of despair Some people turn, some people stare No-one can...

Silently Waiting

Silently waiting, rifle in hand Observing the enemy; like ants in the sand Lowering the sights, no time for regrets Distant gun fire; how many are left Injured or dying Exhausted, bereft? Remnants of war we must never forget.

The Poppy Seller

Did you see the old man selling poppies, when you went out today A symbol to remind us of the men who went away Have you ever seen a poppy, standing proud and tall Once picked it quickly wilts and the petals start to fall Did you stop and buy a poppy, or turn and walk...

The Observer

Standing by a tree, rifle on hip Leaves red and yellow like a Viking ship Watching from the shadows, a poachers eye Silently waiting as phantoms glide by A noise, just a bird on the forest floor Preening and dancing like Madame Pompadour. Footsteps follow a distant...