Those of us in uniform
A family does it make
Part is our commitment
And the oath that we do take
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JayJay the poem is outstanding especially the last two lines Bravo!
3) but, it is the fear of the setting sun that rules them, the rulers. Fantastic poem Emma.
2) …. to stay in power, to rule them against their will, to befool them. Nothing remains! Not even the shredded bones..
The last words of a survivor? Yes! Those opt for a life in uniform realises pretty late that "patriotism " is just a word. Which the rules use against ‘the ruled'
Sorry. Printing error. Please read "Which the RULERS use…"
"And each day embrace the sunrise and sunset And not fear the setting sun"