Those That Stood Hardy Poem by Paul Warren

n March 1918 the Germans advanced so quick and clean
The Western Front was burst open as had not before been seen
And the British Army was in retreat
So they pushed the Australians into the frontline gap so neat

When the Diggers moved on up as fast as they could track
To hold the German advancingonslaught back
When they met the British in disarray they did say
‘You are going the wrong way, chum' and didn't stop that day

But the Diggers advanced on to meet the foe
With no intention of losing this important show
And which soldiers did they find fighting the rear guard
But the kilted Scots stoutly fighting for each yard

So together they stopped this important battle in its tracks
And fought the Germans to stop and go back
They gave them the bloody nose needed
That commenced the end for the Germans succeeded.

© Paul Warren Poetry