Tags from last 12 months

wakefield (17) wachefeld (7) nursery rhyme (2) childhood (2) miners (2) the merrie city (1) growing up (1) youth (1) friends (1) places (1) viking roots (1) city (1) history (1) old market (1)

VJ Day (Remove filter)

Recent Comments

Landi Cruz on archon
1 hour ago

Marla Joy on grow
1 hour ago

Marla Joy on Favorite Poet
1 hour ago

Mike McPeek on Beacons
3 hours ago

Russell Jacklin on Unsure
7 hours ago

Stephen Atkinson on Just Smile!
8 hours ago

John Coopey on BLUE PLAQUE FOR YOUR MP
11 hours ago

Naomi on MARIGOLD
12 hours ago

AirlogRigsMaria on Gray Hair
14 hours ago

Red Brick Keshner on for the Unbroken
19 hours ago

The Bayonet In The Shed [REPOST with audio]

I'm reposting this poem with the audio I recorded of it (as a song) to commemorate my father and the other soldiers who fought during WW2 in Asia - The Forgotten Army of Burma - for the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day

 

The Bayonet In The Shed

 

He put it there in forty nine,

in a woodworm riddled drawer,

wrapped it in a greasy rag.

A remnant from the war.

On top of it he laid h...

Read and leave comments (7)

🌷(5)

fatherhorror of warmemoriesold soldierthe forgotten armyVJ DayWW2

This site uses only functional cookies that are essential to the operation of the site. We do not use cookies related to advertising or tracking. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message