posted unashamedly and without apology. "Lest we forget"

cinders


Joined: 08/10/2011
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
11/11/2011 13:06

The soldier stood and faced his God,

which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you soldier,

how shall I deal with you ?

Have you always turned the other cheek ?

to my Church have you been true ?

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

" No Lord, I guess I ain't.

because those of us who carry guns,

can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,

and at times my talk was tough.

and sometimes I've been violent,

because the world is awfully rough.

but, I never took a penny

that wasn't mine to keep...

I never passed a cry for help,

though at times I shook with fear

and sometimes God forgive me

I've wept unmanly tears."

There was silence all around the throne

where the saints have often trod

as the soldier waited quietly

for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now,you soldier,

Youv'e borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heavens streets

you've done your time in Hell

Jonesy299


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 367

Message Posted:
11/11/2011 15:11

Just finished our Armistice Day service - makes me proud!

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
11/11/2011 15:18

Lest we forget.



wyn

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
11/11/2011 15:45

And we never will...



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2060237/Remembrance-Day-2011-Britain-comes-standstill-Armistice-Day-observe-2-minute-silence.html



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2060179/The-mother-lost-sons-On-Armistice-Day-heartbreaking-story-biggest-loss-British-family-Great-War.html



Spider,X God Bless them ALL.