THE LAST POST.............
Six soldiers bear a coffin,
Of a comrade killed in war.
The Union flag draped over him,
A hero to us all.
This soldier killed in battle,
In a conflict overseas.
A man who fought for his beliefs,
While defending you and me.
To the families of these soldiers,
Of my thanks I give to you.
The bravery that they have shown,
Such courage is shown by few.
A military burial, a volley of shots,
Then a flag lifted up from its host.
And as we lay him down to sleep,
A bugler then plays the last post.
God bless you our brave British soldier,
For this country still owes you a debt.
You gave up your life for our freedom,
This ex soldier will never forget.
.............Rest in peace...............
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Author:
The Scarletbard (
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- Published: December 17th, 2016 08:04
- Comment from author about the poem: I am a 48 year old male originally from Wales, now living in London UK. I spent several years in the armed forces at various locations around the world. My poetry means a lot to me personally, and I hope that is reflected in the words you are about to read.
- Category: Sad
- Views: 10
Comments1
Welcome to MPS! This is a stunning tribute to a soldier~sends chills down my spine. You wrote an absolutely beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Chrissy. A personal piece that's very close to my heart
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