[ Lone ] Old Soldier
- Duncan
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[ Lone ] Old Soldier
My contribution to ANZAC day, a poem I wrote a few years ago, but never released it as I was never happy with the title. Today I am happy with it as it's just a couple of days till my 68 birthday, I cannot wait for forever to make everything in my life perfect. Enjoy.
[ Lone ] Old Soldier.
I once counted my friends on the battlefield,
And that was a long time ago,
Then I counted my friends on the parade ground,
But that was all just for show.
Then I counted my friends on the bar stools,
As they fell off one at a time,
And I saw them off to the pearly white gates,
On last count I had less than nine.
Today I count all my friends on one hand,
....I look around to see
......... Where they may be,
....................They're gone,
.................................. I'm alone,
................................................ There's no-one,
..................................................................... Just my shadow,
..................................................................................... My memories,
.......................................................................................................... And me.
[ Lone ] Old Soldier.
I once counted my friends on the battlefield,
And that was a long time ago,
Then I counted my friends on the parade ground,
But that was all just for show.
Then I counted my friends on the bar stools,
As they fell off one at a time,
And I saw them off to the pearly white gates,
On last count I had less than nine.
Today I count all my friends on one hand,
....I look around to see
......... Where they may be,
....................They're gone,
.................................. I'm alone,
................................................ There's no-one,
..................................................................... Just my shadow,
..................................................................................... My memories,
.......................................................................................................... And me.
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Re: [ Lone ] Old Soldier
Those are some very moving words Duncan.
Lest We Forget.
Lest We Forget.
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Re: [ Lone ] Old Soldier
Excellent, Duncan. Thanks for sharing.
I lost a couple of friends in a completely pointless war, at least the one you refer to was worth fighting, if that's any consolation
I lost a couple of friends in a completely pointless war, at least the one you refer to was worth fighting, if that's any consolation
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Re: [ Lone ] Old Soldier
Nice work Duncan. We remember.
Bodge: This ain't Kansas, and the neighbours ate Toto!
Re: [ Lone ] Old Soldier
I was just at the War memorial in Canberra, it was amazing. (except for rainy/windy Canberra.) Lots of exhibits on WWI.
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