ANZAC DAY
Dedicated to Ray
To my dearest Uncle Ray,
Although I live far away
And it's not easy to refrain
From thinking of war in Ukraine
Where daily blood is being shed
And bombs are striking people dead,
I still remember ANZAC DAY.
Therefore I really want to say,
" I send best wishes on their way
On sunshine from a golden ray
Gleaming on medals on display
Of which you have quite an array
And Phillip has no need to starch
Your navy shirt for the march.
Be assured on Veterans' Day
Your niece's thoughts
Still drift your way.
Relax, enjoy your hillside view
You deserve peace, you really do.
At ninety seven years of age
You earned your place
On the world's stage."
ANZAC DAY, April 25, 2022
A/N It gives me so much pleasure to dedicate this heartfelt
poem to my uncle who lives a peaceful life with his son
on their alpaca farm in the township of St. Helen's, Tasmania.
My first memories of Ray were when I was a child staying with
my aunt while Ray was at sea. She and I would welcome
with open arms the handsome, young Australian sailor when he
arrived home for short periods on leave.
YOU ARE READING
ANZAC DAY
PoetryMy Uncle Ray, a veteran from the Australian Navy, was my inspiration to write this ode for ANZAC DAY, April 25, 2022.
