by Robert Carson | Jun 28, 2009 | Poetry
{Sarah} While politicians have spun their lies Brave soldiers fought, brave soldiers died. Words sit idly on the page Sound too self-conscious in their praise. Though your name is written large in gold A memorial-stone can seem so cold. One, who promised much, whose...
by Mark Dron | Jun 11, 2009 | Poetry
I dreamt of you last night, but couldn’t see your face, a blur that fades from black to white, an image that lingers, from night into day a waking fugue. We were playing in the park, walking by the river, sailing yachts in the pond, cycling in the woods. None of these...
by Robert Carson | Jun 2, 2009 | Poetry
Loyal son, and brother, a good friend too We feel such pain at losing you. Yours, was the ultimate human cost What could console us for your loss? Your death would stain the soil with blood Our eyes have wept with tears of love… Such happy memories we have known...
by Susan Haniford | May 23, 2009 | Poetry
Don’t worry Mum I’ve not forgotten my vest Even though this foreign weather is warm. Out here at the front I still look my best I’m proud to take care of my new uniform. Don’t worry Mum I’ve not forgotten my hat No soldier’s properly prepared without one. It’s on my...
by Sharmagne Leland-St. John | May 17, 2009 | Poetry
You never saw the spring my love Or the red tailed hawk circling high above On feathered wings my love You only knew the snow You never saw the prairie grasses bend and blow And undulate like the shimmering indigo sea You never saw me Your eyes were closed so tight...
