A Modern Polemic
As a gathering of Infantry Veterans meet in the Australian capital to commemorate their Battalion’s participation in the Vietnam War,
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Poets Corner
The Squadron will never stay buried
Can you hear the stirring sounds of band and drums? As ghosts of Two Squadron’s many generations march as one
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“BUSTER’S” BOMBER
I have little trust, in fate or superstition If religion is your soap box, it depends on what rendition I
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BLUEY TURNER’S DEAD
“Bluey Turner’s dead” Phil said, As he slumped down on the bed. “He was on his second trip,” he said,
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The Final Judgement
He was just a lad when his luck ran out and he fell in mortal sleep While a world away
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THE PARTING SHOTS – Commemorating the Battles of Long Khanh and Nui Le
He was just a kid with acne, when he first wore his jungle greens About to learn the hard way,
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Platitudes
A certain Australian Infantry warrant officer, a notorious recruit drill instructor, on arrival at Tan Son Nhut airport for war
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Polemic – as you like it
Soldiers do as they are told, It isn’t fair that when they’re old, Those well trained men (and so well led)…
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Using Facebook
It is good to be proud of your service, Remembering what you have done. The trials and the tribulations, The
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When will someone in Canberra crack the whip?
With familiar sounds of whips cracking, Down Under led the Planet’s pack Visionary, bright, united and proud, we never ever looked back
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DON’T FORGET ME COBBER
“Don’t forget me cobber,” the cry rang out from hell that was Fromelles bloody battlefield, where five thousand diggers fell
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HER ONLY SON
She sits there in the country sun, With the photo in her hand. It shows the face of her only son, Who went to Viet Nam.
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Children In War
You do not hear the sounds of happy children in war, There are no games to play, Nor are there other children to play with.
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Genesis – The Royal Australian Regiment
Comprised of three battalions and veterans every man, The brigade we sent from Moratai to occupy Japan.
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All Blood Runs Red
All blood runs red Regardless of whose army you serve All blood runs red And it tests every man’s nerve
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A Killing Viewed Objectively
I once killed a man briefly – for eternity.But first I watched him: He is untangling a vine that stops his progress. Engrossed.
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BOCKA’S BOOTS
THERE’S A PAIR OF BOOTS, WITH A DIGGER’S HAT, MOUNTED FOR ALL TO SEE – A SILENT IMMORTAL TRIBUTE, FOR THEY’RE SURE TO OUTLAST ME.
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Another time – another life
Such a sacred oath to swear Of duty, discipline, and risk of life itself A proud flag to carry, and the nation’s cloth to wear.
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MONITOR MADNESS
The military has long had mascots, eagles, bulls and sheep, But when parades are over, someone has to sweep, The droppings…
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Acrostic – 9th Battalion
November, many years ago, In youthful number, innocent; National Service trained then sent Them off – to Vietnam they went.
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