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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Poets Corner
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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There are no winners
No matter age or season, the God of War is never far away One small chink in a tribe’s armour,
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THE OLD TEA CHEST
It’s just a battered tea chest, with its’ secrets long secured Within its tired and weathered frame, their future was
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Bayonet drill for recruits
Oh, how old soldiers remember past days with bayonet drill The shrieking orders; “on guard, thrust, parry, feint” “Go for
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No Tears Dad
He doesn’t show his tears As he brings the kids around The terminal loudspeakers yell All passengers boarding now.
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Our leaders of tomorrow
You, precious youth, are our nation’s future Look back beyond yesterday to unfold true history
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The Choko Vine
I had not long left the service and had so much time on hand, I tried to set up a vegie patch, on my little piece of land.
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