River of Blood
A river of red runs thick from the ancient walls Where many ghosts still haunt from darker times And now … Continue reading River of Blood
Tag: War Poetry
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
In A Foreign Field
Mud spattered uniforms cross a scarred land Already obliterated by war Trenches criss-cross along fields once green Ripped apart by … Continue reading In A Foreign Field
Bandwagon
War, war and yet more war With no peace in sight Blood spilled over religious difference Ruled by ignorance and … Continue reading Bandwagon
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
Will There Ever Be An End?
The ink barely dry And more deaths announced More bombs gone off Innocents’ caught in-between So much blood spilt Over … Continue reading Will There Ever Be An End?
Four Walls (Revised Version/Ending)
He squats in a corner Amongst his own filth Rats scuttle by The odd one he did kill But not … Continue reading Four Walls (Revised Version/Ending)
Battle Fury
Like a storm cloud is he His anger like thunder His roar resounds in battle Scaring many asunder His rage … Continue reading Battle Fury
Shellshock
Hands on head Rolled into a ball Explosions sound off nearby BoomBoomBoom! They go As the soldier shakes with fear … Continue reading Shellshock
Caliburnus Rises 