The Memorial

In Honour of those who gave us our freedom 75 years ago today

The Memorial

Outside the cold grey slab of stone,
Where friends once stood, he stands alone,
His frame now bent, stick at his side,
Yet tall he stands – face full of pride,
His war long over, his freedom won,
He stands alone, old friends long gone.

The shadow cast of recent time,
And wars fought now as church bells chime,
The soldier poised with gun in hand,
Waits silently for his command,
And guards the old man standing proud,
As bugler plays ‘Last Post’ aloud.

Not much between them through the years,
For they’ve both fought and shed their tears,
The shadow falls on men who died,
Where mason carved their names with pride,
Both fought for what they thought was true,
But, who stands in the shadow of who?

This wonderful image moved me so much, I hope I have done it justice.

Eric Harvey

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eric1
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Hi, I am a grandfather of four beautiful Grandchildren, I have one son and three daughters, We lost Vickie to Cancer in December 2013, she was 23 years old, whoever said time heals haven't lost a child. My profile picture is of Vickie and I haven't changed it since she died, I have a wonderful loving wife without whom I would not have made it through. My escape is writing poetry, I have had five published to date, I now have two books published 'World War One In Verse' is available on Amazon books and 'Poetry From The Heart' is available on Amazon or Feed a Read, just enter the title and my name Eric Harvey. If you love the 50's, 60.s and 70's my new book of poems will take you back to those days, 'A Poetic Trip Along Memory Lane' will jog your memories of bygone days.

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