Aftermath

Stood here together in this land of far off childhood dreams All our adult dreads and fears now seem to evaporate And then as the cold dark night air warms to a pleasant wrap, Despair that has bedecked us like a cloak of evil Is soon replaced, by the strength of glory...

I Was There

I was there when you said You were going, And this time I replied I know, instead of no, not now. As your laboured breathing Lessened, less, then life’s Final breath left You full of peaceful repose, There in your own bed . Close by, those Who loved you Released their...

Bright Ribbons of death: 2

Bright ribbons of death wind you round. Here, they seem to be black: the colours of loss the colours of mourning, the colours of rich earth exposed, brought up from centuries of sleep into shining day at the grave’s long side. Bright Ribbons of death wind you round,...

Brothers Forever

Star lights, shining bright Watching over our soldiers who fight Keeping them safe as darkness falls Giving them strength when morning calls Providing them with intuition An unexplainable inner vision Being their eyes and ears when needed Making sure they’re not...

Pax Vobiscum

Lord grant that men may live in peace To honour all in word and deed. And may we ever bear with grace The follies of the human race.