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Anzac Day---April 25th
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Anzac Day---April 25th |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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Anzac Day It was in back 1914, on that day so long ago When our soldier boys went off to fight a war, It was a certainty that no way could they know Just what tragic chaos was waiting on that shore? It was with a surge of pride they eagerly answered the call To fight for our freedom and keep our country free, Fighting in conditions that could only now appall, They were ready and willing to take on the enemy. They joined up in their’ thousands & trained hard to fight, Before crossing the ocean, although knowing not to where, They stood proud in their uniform both black man & white, Ready to defend our freedom in that foreign Turkish Lair. At Gallipoli they landed & were confronted by the Turk, Who were waiting in their trenches high up on the hills, The Aussies and Kiwi’s no way would they shirk The battle that now faced them, tho’ so many men were killed, The bullets and bombs rained down in great precision, As upwards in battle with great courage now they fought, But the Turks too were brave and stuck to their position And most tenaciously they tried this savage attack to abort. Trench by trench they forced the Turkish soldiers back, In a savage battle that raged on now for weeks. Hundreds from either side died valiantly in their tracks, And lay dead & dying in the trenches and the creeks. After months of bloody warfare & a terrible loss of men, Where so many soldiers gave up their life to keep us free, The likes of those soldiers we may never see again, For they were all brave hero’s who fought for our liberty. On the twenty fifth of April of every year since then, We honor those brave soldiers for we are ever in their debt, Those Hero’s known as Anzacs, a valiant group of men, We all should pray on this Anzac day, ‘Lest We Forget’. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
I will remember them with you Mr. Lindsay… This is a beautiful tribute to the brave soldiers. Tammy<333 |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Lest We Forget Lindsay, I celebrate with you and remember those who gave up their lives for us to live in our peaceful countries, Australia & New Zealand.... lovely gifting here... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lindsay, we have had some wonderful Poets in the past tell us of this day... and I am so glad you are here with us, to remind us of all of the past, because, Sir, Sometimes that is where we need to learn from. Thank you. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I've learned a lot from reading your poems, Lindsay. It is always better to learn from someone who has actually lived what they write. Ida |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, Thank you. I think of those who fought so bravely. Alison |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. To add insult to injury they lost . . . . |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Lest we forget This was a wonderful tribute to those brave men , who should always be remembered Hope |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Lindsay I learn something about australia i didn't know in a very well crafted poem.... Bravo yann |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
wonderful. yes, another piece of history. This poem really should be put in school book. wonderful. and thank you.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful tribute, dear Lindsay! Love, Margherita |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
You learn something new everyday I think!-- Thank you for this wonderful history filled write Lindsay!-- I have now learned something new! thanks....  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay, my dear Aussie man, you told the story well. Thank you for the history lesson and thereby allowing me to join you and others in honouring those Anzacs who so bravely fought and died. Much love to you, Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To all my wonderful PIP friends who read my poem and made the effort to respond, to Tammy, Roniece, Sunshine, Ida, Alison, Huan Yi, Hope, Yann, Seoulair, Margherita, Arctic Wind and Linda, your kind response is so much appreciated, God bless you all. Lindsay. |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I did not know about Anzac Day until today. I looked it up on the net for additional information. Thanks for the history lesson. |
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