Partially in care and receiving daily nurse visits,
Enjoys films but past paying for cinema tickets.
Royal Navy Marine, fought hard for his country,
Des saw all the sights and sounds, sat comfy.
A Heartbeat lost, outlived seafaring peers,
His wife Marjorie, sadly, been gone for years.
No continued recognition, served the time,
Reminiscing with old photos, solo drinking wine.
Another battleship sunk and strategy prevailed,
Not as nimble as before, both legs became frail.
Lived for her, an old man who now didn't care,
Hardened poor soul leaving the atmosphere.
Left in a country feeling barely recognisable,
Medals of Valor, those skills were undeniable.
Passed wondering, where had that time gone?
Was it really his life or just an imagination?
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Author:
Shaunmatthewcpoetry (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this for a contest over on Allpoetry.
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A sad poem of tribute to a man past of a time past where adjustment to change becomes a difficult thing and virtues of the past are soon forgotten. Well done.
Thanks very much!
You are most welcome Shaun
Shaun, this really moved me. There's a deep sadness running through it, not just from loss, but from the feeling of watching an entire era slip away. The weight of a long life lived and carried alone comes through powerfully. Wonderful write, my friend...and congrats on submitting this to a contest! Regardless of competition, this one already succeeds on its own merits. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Glad it resonated and thank you, guess I kinda based it on my great grandad.
Good write SM. And now your next competition poem - All about...... - we knows him! lol.
Lol.
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