Heaven’s Rain
This rain that falls from the skies These angels tears I hear them cry In torrential floods do they fall … Continue reading Heaven’s Rain
Tag: War Poetry
Field of No Birds
Sitting in a mud-soaked trench he writes a letter, every word a wrench As the bombs explode close by and … Continue reading Field of No Birds
First Blood
On a dusty hot day in the desert sands He looks in shock at his hands Unsure of what just … Continue reading First Blood
The Bloodied Sword
He drags his sword behind him The blade cutting through the dirt Exhausted he is through battle His muscles and … Continue reading The Bloodied Sword
Closure
The father reads the letter and cries Looks to the heavens with emotions high ‘Why,’ he says in a low … Continue reading Closure
Rose
My friend Monica gave me a challenge to write a war poem which I did whilst ‘talking’ to her on … Continue reading Rose
The Endless Fight
A cough and a shuffle He moves slowly across the room No-one hears his mumbles They don’t have a clue … Continue reading The Endless Fight
From The Front
I write this letter to you My beloved, where my heart is true To tell you that I love you … Continue reading From The Front
Castle
Big and brooding Standing proud Looking foreboding Whispering sounds Coming from deep In her depths At the castle keep Voices … Continue reading Castle
Words of Propaganda
Nineteen-eighteen and the war does end This young man to Passchendaele a year before he was sent Still in his … Continue reading Words of Propaganda
Caliburnus Rises 