 I wrote this after watching the 2 minutes silence, where Prince Charles laid a wreath and they showed some black and white photographs to compliment the ceremony.
2020 VE DAY FRIDAY MAY 8TH Stark black and white photographs of: Ballistic bomb raids Homes obliterated Lives shattered In this time of terrible war. Stark black and white photographs of: Resolved people, resigned yet resolute As they once more pick themselves up To repair and restore the damage. To try and salvage what they could Of their wrecked lives. Stark black and white photographs of: Those left behind. Those brave women who took up the reins Who worked to keep the home front alive, In factories and on the land. Of the home guard, fire wardens Patrolling dark streets Responding to the clarion call of the klaxon which signalled danger! Stark black and white photographs of: Overcrowding; an overnight stay In an air raid shelter in the tunnels of the London underground. A calm and peaceful response When panic could have been deadly Stark black and white photographs of: Youthful soldiers Boarding ships to take them across the sea. Wearing insufficient PPE With camouflaged leaves tied to their tin can helmets. Stark black and white photographs of: World weary soldiers Trudging along foreign roads. Unknown yet joined In camaraderie and teamworking. Unbreakable bonds To get the job done. Stark black and white photographs of: Grainy grey battleships pounding the waves, Releasing their crew to fight. To face uncertainty and death As they hurry and scurry across landing beaches. Stark black and white photographs of: Wounded soldiers, carried tenderly, Shell shocked from the horrors Which they have suffered. Disabled casualties, lost limbs With dark hollowed eyes ad faces Filled with hurt and longing. Stark black and white photographs Of majestic airplanes The last bastion of our defence Soaring high in the cloudless sky. Predators seeking their prey Some sadly never to return. Stark black and white photographs of: Rejoicing, and sheer happiness As the cold ugly war had ceased. Huge, delighted crowds assemble Relief and celebration, Singing, dancing, and laughing Once more united In joy and salutation From a nation wracked by loss, pain, and sacrifice! These images will stay with me for a long time. Sue Westcott (C.) 2020
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. A Plea To Boris! Lockdown Lockdown
Turn around Turn around Please stay at home Let's protect the frontline Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around Please don’t roam. In this unprecedented time. Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around Let’s join a queue We hope it ends soon. Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around That’s what you do. Otherwise its back to using zoom! Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around. Walk the empty street. Missing family and friends. Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around Nod to everyone you meet. Let's wish for it to end. Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around Let’s support the NHS. Hey, Boris send me a text. Lockdown Lockdown Turn around Turn around They’re working under duress And tell me, "What the hell comes next! " Sue Westcott (C.) 2020 |
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