Beacons of Light
Eighteen years have passed since the twins fell In which nineteen hijackers went to hell Two thousand nine hundred and … Continue reading Beacons of Light
Tag: Historical Poetry
Why?
My comrades Where art though? On mud mixed with gore I wonder what I fight for? What is freedom but … Continue reading Why?
Starman
Today a humble hero goes into space To the ISS he will live through three seasons Watching the world spin … Continue reading Starman
Distant Memory
*The following poem is dedicated to Palmyra and its heroic retired antiquities chief Khaled al-Asaad who was beheaded by ISIL … Continue reading Distant Memory
Lionheart
A noble king leaves his land To go to Jerusalem To fight in a holy crusade With spear, shield and … Continue reading Lionheart
Divine Wind
This poem is based on an article I read on the National Geographic website which you can read here The … Continue reading Divine Wind
Under A Different Moon
He sailed out to sea early in the day On a mission is his ship, months he could be away … Continue reading Under A Different Moon
The Charge
I see through eyes filled with smoke and fear Try to hold back the tide of tears That will eventually … Continue reading The Charge
The Lost Soldier
His heart beating in time with the bombs He gets ready to jump over the trench of the Somme Commanding … Continue reading The Lost Soldier
One Hundred Years ago
One hundred years ago war was declared As many from far and wide were called upon to defend Postman, Milkmen, … Continue reading One Hundred Years ago
Caliburnus Rises 