Where are the war poets? - Defence Academy of the United Kingdom

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Laughter No-one was scared Not the next day When the top ten tunes are circulated No 3 Boom bang a bang – by Lulu No 2 Something in the air tonight – by Phil Collins No 1 Rocket Man – by Elton John Its really funny The next day When everyone’s still here to laugh about it 15. Soldier with a Tattoo (David Hamilton) Ink mocks the shredded flesh anew, emblazoned yet devoid of glory. “Unscarred”, his belly boasts in blue. Where limbs succumbed, the brain stayed true, throughout a conflict, dark and gory, Ink mocks the shredded flesh anew. He proudly stands, one of the few, to tell us his noble story. “Unscarred”, his belly boasts in blue. Be mindful! If not him then you, could head the surgeon’s inventory. Ink mocks the shredded flesh anew. When nightmares wake as nightmares do, will dreams be skirmished by history> “Unscarred”, his belly boasts in blue. Young hero, bravely tell me true could will alone repel the fury Ink mocks the shredded flesh anew “Unscarred”, his belly boasts in blue. 16. Elegantly Sufficient (John Jeffcock) In Sarajevo we tried to feed the women They were hungry but would not eat It was two weeks before we asked them why 37
Before we gave them rations to take home Their families were starving In the Gulf we collected food From the trenches for the prisoners Gave it to the officers to distribute to the other ranks. They shared nothing And ate it in front of their men On whose shoulders they had gained promotion 17. Reaptriation (Andy McFarlane) The leviathan of the sky does land In England's green and pleasant land. Its cargo more precious than gold The body of a hero, bold. Once the giant's engines stopped The cargo ramp is gently dropped Carried by six on shoulders true The hero is saluted by the crew. The coffin draped in Union Jack Is slowly carried out the back. Out of the dark and into light Slowly down the ramp and to the right. The six approach the hearse all black And place the hero gently in the back. The six then turn and march away Their duty has been done this day. Politicians usually have much to say No sign of them near here this day. They hide away and out of danger, Much easier if the hero is a stranger. The hearse with its precious load Moves slowly out onto the road. The floral tributes line the route While comrades snap a smart salute. At the edge of a Wiltshire town The cortege slows its pace right down. The streets are packed, many deep, Some throw flowers, most just weep. The crowd have come to say farewell, The church bell rings a low death knell. Regimental standards are lowered down As the hero passed through the town. 38
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