Images of D-DayA Poem by Phil SandersMy expression of what they must have felt as the invasion started 0n 6th June 1944Water lapping round the hull In the false and silent lull
Phoney, peaceful, graceful waves
Just before the dawning day
Flash of lightning across the sky
Deadly, crackling lullaby …
Of tracer ripping through the air
Fatal metal … without care
Tears away the flimsy peace
Everyone so ill at ease
Shattering sounds of earthly hate
All a tremble … What’s our fate?
Plunging through the waves of fear
Fleeting thoughts of those so dear
Feet on terra firma now
Will I once more hold the plough?
Or will I cease to be right here …….
On the sands …. With freedom near
Phil Sanders
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18 Reviews Added on March 2, 2008 Last Updated on March 2, 2008 AuthorPhil SandersRochester, Kent, United KingdomAboutI am a part time photographer and poet when I am not earning my normal crust. I live in Kent in the UK in a little village called Upnor which is right on the River Medway. I love photographing sunris.. more..Writing
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