POEMS

Due to popular request, we've added this new Poems page.  Please feel free to submit your words for publicattion.

For ease of viewing poems have been divided into four different categories, please click on the appropriate link below:

PATRIOTIC   IN MEMORIAM    MISSING YOU    GENERAL

Memories

Memories last longer than dreams,

Of this you can be sure

For when you lose someone you love

You leave ajar a door

From time to time you will look inside.

Where you will see a book

It’s called the book of memories

Just sit and take a look.

As you turn the pages one by one

Thinking of days gone by

You will recall such memories

That makes you feel warm inside.

Every ones life is like a book

A beginning, middle, and end

But the book that we call memories

Will be read time and time again.

Sandra Woolridge (copyright)

-----

A tribute to the Fallen

Trenchard Lines 19th July, 2007

Submitted by Sean Caulwell in memory of his brother Cpl. Matthew Caulwell, SAC Peter McFerran and SAC Christopher Dunsmore killed in Iraq on July 19th 2007 through a mortar attack on their base.  The words were written by a Medic and read at Matthew's funeral
 
As the sun rises I still feel the blanket of night
You are the one now who will have eternal light
My heart aches, each part of me filled with sorrow
We've fought today, but I need the strength for tomorrow
Your memory, your presence I promise we'll protect
And with it our admiration, gratuity and profound respect
So sleep peacefully now, may your heart be filled with pride
We'll fight harder, be stronger, knowing you're by our side
They haven't won, they've pulled us together
They haven't taken you away because you'll live forever
So I'll catch each tear and hold my head high
I'll smile and Thank You but won't say 'Goodbye'
 
Composed by SAC Claire Magee (COMBMC)

-----

Step Forward My Soldier

As you stand at the gate
For your final inspection
Your boots neatly polished
To the sweetest perfection

The things that you’ve been through
The things that you’ve seen
The things that have happened
In the places you’ve been

Relax now my soldier
Step into the light
Its ok now my soldier
You’ve won your last fight

As you stand at the gate
For your final inspection
Your boots neatly polished
To the sweetest perfection

You’ve given your strength
You’ve given your life
To fight for your country,
Friends, families and wife

Step forward my soldier
Step into the light
Its ok now my soldier
You’ve won your last fight

Step forward my soldier
You’re scared I can tell
Its ok now my soldier
You’ve finished in hell

C.Maud Copyright 2007

-----