The Mother Land

Remembrance Sunday Dawns

as one people we all mourn

An island nation under siege

they came from afar to their liege

 

As a beacon of hope for many

we faced both trial and enemy

We fought and served together

and remained strong whatever

 

We knew what we fought for

a nation which upheld the rule of law

A place of refuge for the free

a land blessed to be

 

They came from north, south

east and west to fight

Wearing turbans, kilts 

and the like

 

A collection of many nations

origins and colours to their station

We fought side by side

to hold back the virulent tide

 

We were the best to be found

on England's green and pleasant land

They came by land, sea and air

as if to some great open fair

 

England is the home of many

a fortress of decency against many an enemy

Our pride is in who we are

even if we come for afar