Lest we forget
April 25, 2008 at 12:56 am | In Diggers, Heroes, Soldiers, War |This is the poem written by 12-year-old Blake Morgan to commemorate Anzac Day and honour his Digger ancestors.
Lest we forget? Lest we forget what?
The beach, the bush and the freedom Ive got!
Its always been here, since I was a boy.
My clothes, my friends, my family, my toys!
I live by the beach, enjoy the sand and the sea.
There could be no better place to live for me.
The restrictions I have, in a life full of fun,
Are only restricted by my dad and mum!
The things they have seen, the lessons they have learned!
They will instill them in me, and their trust I will earn!
For they know the past, and the stories of old.
Stories that must forever be told!
Stories of courage, of strength and determination.
Stories that have moulded and shaped this great nation!
Stories about heroes, about good men and women.
Stories that give me the great life that I am living!
But sadly, I know, these heroes I will never meet!
Still I will march in their memory, on their day,
Down George Street!
I will march for the heroes that didn’t come home
And I know I’ll be marching for the ones left alone!
My great grandads were there, left behind the ones
that they loved!
So I could live in this great land and live the life that I love!
One grandpa came home and one grandpa laid to rest.
So proudly I wear both their medals on my chest!
I thank you my heroes, from the bottom of my heart.
The young men the donkey, with his master and cart!
Be proud of yourselves and hold your heads high.
Enjoy what you have saved from your perch in the sky!
Anzacs they call you and Anzacs you are
God please love the Anzacs because two are my pas.
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The poem is exceptional and the thoughts clearly stated. Unfortunately, I lack the historical knowledge to put it all in context. Perhaps you could give some background about Anzac and Diggers.
Comment by GW — April 25, 2008 #
I have the background on Anzac. The term “Diggers” still has me stumped.
Comment by GW — April 25, 2008 #
No problem GW, have a read of this, should explain it -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digger_%28soldier%29
Comment by MK — April 25, 2008 #
Excellent tribute, MK. I love this pic of the little boy and the older heroes. I seem to remember you posting the same pic last year. It stuck in my mind then.
Comment by Aurora — April 25, 2008 #
Thank, MK. Superb post. Linked.
Comment by GW — April 25, 2008 #
A moving poem. We should never forget their sacrifice in Saving the World.
God Bless them.
Comment by Katie — April 25, 2008 #
What a wonderful poem, and tribute. I do love the photo of the lad, well chosen.
Comment by gecko — April 28, 2008 #