My Son.........
These words I write with tear filled eyes,
As a new dawn comes to light.
Another day without you Son,
Nor' a star filled winters night.
Your Mother sends her love dear boy,
As our hearts are torn in two.
A Major came to see us Son,
He brought us news of you.
He told us of your courage,
Of the fight that lay ahead.
The soldier that we knew you were,
Then he told us, " you were dead".
You left for a tour of duty,
With the army in your heart.
We are proud to have had you in our lives,
We won't always be apart.
You fought for Queen and country,
Now your duty sure is done.
A man, a friend, a soldier,
And my ever loving Son.....
As a new dawn comes to light.
Another day without you Son,
Nor' a star filled winters night.
Your Mother sends her love dear boy,
As our hearts are torn in two.
A Major came to see us Son,
He brought us news of you.
He told us of your courage,
Of the fight that lay ahead.
The soldier that we knew you were,
Then he told us, " you were dead".
You left for a tour of duty,
With the army in your heart.
We are proud to have had you in our lives,
We won't always be apart.
You fought for Queen and country,
Now your duty sure is done.
A man, a friend, a soldier,
And my ever loving Son.....
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Author:
The Scarletbard (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Just a poem of reflection as a British military Veteran Too often we imagined, then saw situations such as this and many of those we speak of, we have buried.
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Comments4
Such a sand and heart rending poem of service, dedication to country to end in death and the price the entire family and friends pay. A most touching write.
Thank you for your wonderful words and support
Much of our family returned from service as well and that is a texture to our familial lore and experience. Moving tribute, honour and respect 🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you once again..
As we say in the UK..
We Will Remember Them
Lest We Forget
absolutely
A very touching account of the sacrifice many pay to defend freedom, and the loved ones they leave behind, nicely expressed and written
Thank you for your wonderful feedback
Appreciated
You are very welcome
Great write
Cheers Tony,
Thanks for the time and the feedback
You're welcome
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