Category Archives: War Poems

Afghanistan War Poems : Repatriation

Posted on 22 August 2009 by admin

Afghanistan War Poems : Repatriation The leviathan of the sky does land In England’s green and pleasant land. Its cargo more precious than gold The body of a hero, bold. Once the giant’s engines stopped The cargo ramp is gently … Continue reading →

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Dulce et decorum est

Posted on 28 September 2009 by admin

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned out backs, And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots, … Continue reading →

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Funeral Poem for a Soldier – IED

Posted on 22 November 2009 by Dick

Funeral Poem for a Soldier – IED (Improvised Explosive Device) He could handle it all, and fight all he could see, But the hidden device is what took him from me. If it came to a fight, he could well … Continue reading →

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Funeral Poems For Soldier – Goodnight

Posted on 22 November 2009 by Dick

Funeral Poems For Soldier Goodnight When I last heard from him, he’d been fit and well, Looking forward to soon coming home. But the knock at the door, with the uniform there, And I suddenly felt all alone. I’d felt … Continue reading →

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Our Wall – Battle of Britain

Posted on 11 July 2010 by admin

“Our wall” Battle of Britain Poem “Our Wall” a Battle of Britain poem by Flight Lieutenant William Walker, who flew spitfires in 616 Squadron. The poem is on a plinth at the Battle of Britain memorial which stands in England … Continue reading →

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Suicide Bomber – War Poems

Posted on 26 August 2009 by Dick

Suicide Bomber – War Poems He was only a boy. I was barely a man, And as he drew near, I did what I can. I smiled as he walked, and I offered some sweets, As he came up towards … Continue reading →

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The Charge of the Light Brigade

Posted on 27 March 2008 by admin

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. ‘Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!’ he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. ‘Forward, … Continue reading →

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The Drum

Posted on 2 April 2008 by admin

I hate that drum’s discordant sound, Parading round, and round, and round: To thoughtless youth it pleasure yields, And lures from cities and from fields, To sell their liberty for charms Of tawdry lace and glitt’ring arms; And when Ambition’s … Continue reading →

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War Poems

Posted on 27 March 2008 by admin

War Poems Poems related to any war related issues. This includes Historical War Poems, Pro War Poems, Anti-War Poems, etc.

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War Poems : In Flanders Fields

Posted on 2 April 2008 by admin

War Poems : In Flanders Field In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading →

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