D-Day Poems

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D-DAY POEMS Posted for the 67th ANNIVERSARY

Chris Thomas has sent these poems by George Patterson, a former Royal Marine, who was there. They were sent as the 6th June is a special day:

June 1944

Canto No.1

That day it rained, the sky was dark

Way back in Forty-Four,

The Hamble River lined with craft

As I traversed its sandy shore.


Wondering, with each step I took

What fate, for me had milled,

Would I again tread this pleasant spot?

When the wrath of man was stilled.


From Slapton Sands to St Catherine’s point

The freedom fleet makes way,

Nervous soldiers rest ‘neath sheltered decks

To wait the break of day.

Many gave their lives that D. Day morn

To free an oppressed land,

They lay outstretched as tho asleep

Upon a bed of crimson sand.


Valhalla open wide it’s gates

To greet these honoured souls,

The Crusaders Cross was theirs to claim

As Odin’s arms enfold.

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The Hamble River is clear and blue

Reflecting a summer sky,

Children play around the water’s edge

A white Dove flies on by.


From youth to age, many years do pass

Each travel our destined way,

I thank my God that I am here

On this Remembrance Day.


Within the calmness of my mind

I hear the marching host,

I see each face radiant, bright

These are no timorous ghosts.


The Lion and the Eagle

They lead this great parade,

In truth and Honour, each were born

With courage ne’er to fade.


With the ‘Spirit of the Time’ endued

Each answered their Nations call,

For Justice, Equality, Fraternity

They freely gave their all.

‘ Lest we Forget’

George T. Patterson, [Po/x 114719]

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