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Fairplay
Member

since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

0 posted 2007-02-01 10:19 PM

No one tells me what to do
Or how I should perform
Writes reports on who I am
Those past long days are gone

Paid my debt now reap reward
Did it in advance
I would do the same again
Given second chance

People think I’mcrazy
Others maybe even barmy
Risking life and limb for who?
In the Flippin Army

I’m not one bit silly
Crafty too…that’s right
Always on the winning side
When I pick a fight

I got a mental discharge
But it’s only in my head
Take me on try me out
One wrong move your dead

Fairplay
Member

since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

1 posted 2007-02-01 10:26 PM

Trained to fight
Trained to win
Trained in Combat
Don’t give in

Trained to kill
Trained to lead
Trained to die
Watch me bleed

Fairplay
Member

since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

2 posted 2007-02-01 10:52 PM

My mothers now heaven
She fought a battle long
Sons went to join the Army
Join in the loyal song

Fathers dead cremated
Was in the force as well
Some think he went to heaven
Some think he went to hell

I am still around intact
I laugh a lot and smile
My son joined the Army too
They make it worth his while

So while you sit deciding
If your money is well spent
Just decide who’s on your side
Don’t stay sat on the fence

This world is meant for all
Not just the chosen few
Some one has to police it
Our lives won’t wait for you

Do you earn your freedom?
Do you really care?
Just sat on your backside
Glad that you aren’t there?

Twilight Warrior
Member

since 2007-02-22

Posts 106
The World That Never Was

3 posted 2007-02-22 05:29 PM

I have to thank you. I was one of those people who thought, "I'll never go to war. Sacrifice my life for the sake of people I don't know, never." But your simple poem opened my eyes to the sacrifices they make for me. Even though they don't know it, they are protecting me. Thanks for correcting my ignorance.

[This message has been edited by Twilight Warrior (02-23-2007 02:02 AM).]

ivordavies
Senior Member

since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

4 posted 2007-02-23 03:49 AM

bred to bleed
bred to lead
product of
a father's seed.

I see this cycle
carried on
until the final war is won.

but only when
you finally fall
will people notice you
at all.

for army folk
and army brats
are simply
politicians stat's

so waste not words
upon this site
for soldiers
must stay out of sight

I'll take you on
for I see through
the armour plate
you see that's you

for still within
there beats a heart
you carried as
you played your part.

Fairplay
Member

since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

5 posted 2007-02-24 02:45 PM

Born to fight
Born to die
Born to laugh
Born to cry

Live not in fear
Live not in Pain
Live to prosper
Live to gain

Die in freedom
Die in peace
Die with dignity
Die with respect

Eric Lance Davies

Fairplay
Member

since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

6 posted 2008-04-27 04:27 PM

What is that inner battle
Choosing right from wrong
The Devil is the winner
He has been all along

For in a private moment
You can’t make any choice
Caution out the window
You hear the inner voice

Be careful what you say
Know each direction well
Every path will take you
One more step twards Hell

Eric Lance Davies

Bob K
Member Elite

since 2007-11-03

Posts 4208

7 posted 2008-04-28 05:22 AM

Dear Fairplay,

          I enjoyed your poem.  I noticed all your responders so far are from England, and I think that's a pity.  I think folks over here are nervous about your style of verse.  They hardly read Kipling's verse over here any more either, except for a few steady fans.  Good to see the tradition being carried on.

     Thank you!

     BobK.

eternally_singing
Member

since 2007-12-18

Posts 123
PA, United States

8 posted 2008-04-28 06:42 PM

Spectacular and thank you!

At night a candle's brighter than the sun

Virtual Abyss
Member

since 2008-04-09

Posts 52
East Coast - USA

9 posted 2008-04-28 09:45 PM

Fairplay,

Very interesting with the multiple postings running the theme.

Thank you!

V/r,

Virtual Abyss

Fairplay
Member

since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

10 posted 2008-10-24 05:25 PM

Hi

I know it's a little late but thanks all for your comments.

Just got back on site after a "Break" now living in Vancouver Canada though still an Englishman with a home in the Lake District.

Hope to look up some of the things I have missed here in due course...

Eric

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