A Donkey’s Tale
I’m just a little donkey, standing four foot four It was never my intention, to serve in the First World
Read moreI’m just a little donkey, standing four foot four It was never my intention, to serve in the First World
Read moreIt was a time of revolution, with monarchs on their knees Freedom and the rights of man, were carried on
Read moreThe night before the historic day, campfires were well alight Burning with true blue flickering flames so bright Creeping warmth
Read moreIn 1961, as a 17 year old, my service (REME) began amongst some very intelligent and witty National Servicemen. Against
Read moreThere are those in this great country, who stand out in a crowd And overcome adversity, to make our nation
Read moreNo one gives a second glance, as we fly through the sky When we cruise overhead, few will wonder why
Read moreBeside that track in jungle green (Bare the bayonet, beat the drum.), Sweat-soaked, dirty, thus unseen (Bare the bayonet, beat
Read moreWhen night falls like an evil veil, you’re out there on patrol To protect the weak and uphold the law,
Read moreSoldiers are trained to kill and endure battle din No second chance, no shoulder shrugging or apologetic grin They bayonet,
Read moreIT WAS THE FESTIVE SEASON, SO MANY YEARS AGO WHEN A TALE OF HAPPINESS, WOULD SUDDENLY TURN TO WOE THEY
Read moreHow easy to forget, the slaughter that raged here For what was once a place of peace, became an abyss
Read moreYou ask this old soldier where I’ve been Oh, to see the space age medics and their teams So many
Read moreStand tall and proud for all those yesterdays When our flag of unity was first flown to lead the way
Read moreTap, pause; tap, pause; tap, pause. A lonely sound which echoes round an ancient hall. And to its beat In
Read moreI’ll never known the sickening sound a fifteen-pounder makes That blows a mate to pieces as the ground around you
Read moreThis town is still familiar, for I lived here long ago Gazing down Kelly St, the memories begin to flow
Read moreWartime fighter pilots, gallant knights of the air Few would ever make that claim, they wouldn’t ever dare Bobby Gibbes
Read moreFor twelve months, this place has been, the sum of all our fears But sadly, for many, it was their
Read moreTo the man who volunteered To fight a noble war In a country far away He’d never heard before He
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