In memory of Lance Corporal Michael West
1892-1918 aged 26.
You heard your countries call
You stood before the flag and gave an oath
For country and family, you honour them both
Take up arms and carry them to the fall
Stand upon a battlefield so vast
Obeying the command of those in charge
Facing the unknown, a burden so large
Hearing the snap and hiss of rounds flying past
The screams of pain as bullets strike their mark
The sounds of those next to you hitting the ground
In the dying hours of the dark, you hear the sound
The next one is yours, sent by a firearms bark
Some make it back fine, others as broken souls
Many don't come back at all, this is for them
They gave the greatest sacrifice, remember them
They guard still, standing by countless holes
If they passed on fighting or peacefully asleep
They are still veterans, they will not be forgot
Honour them, if they died in bed or got shot
Honour them for your safety they tried to keep.
©Josh West
28/02/2021
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