The final inspection

The soldier stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been...

Forgotten Honour

The honour has left the spire, Of the nation that was proud to be, The island of the golden empire, From shore to wondrous sea. There is no one left who knows it, No on has that sweet taste, For it has fallen into the pit, And has cracked and crumpled into waste. The...

The fallen kindly wait

Should I expire on foreign soil mourn for me you must not. First recall all else who fell lest they be forgot. I’ll weep for those I leave behind but don’t you weep for me for I’ll have joined my brethren and be in good company. In service of their country all of...

Comrades

How blessed are we With eyes that can see The beauty that is England Amidst it’s lush, green rolling hills Where battles lost and won Such heavy pride within my heart To have lived here as her son We walk together now in Heaven’s land As we walked here on the Earth...

Those who serve us today

It is the year of our Lord 2008 Many souls have passed Through that battlefield gate We must never forget That on some far distant shore Good men are still fighting Against all we abhor As I look out the window On this cold, winter’s night Someone’s husband or son Is...