Clive Blake Poet Rhyme

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This poem, text only, is included in my latest Book/eBook ‘Clive’s Uni-Verse – A Cornishman’s take on life’.  ISBN13: 9781800743342 published by Olympia Publishers in Jan 2022.

Alive and With Medals

He stared at his war medals;
As bright as when first minted,
His own lustre long since tarnished;
Only tear-filled eyes now glinted!

He belonged to a generation
That sacrificed its fragile youth,
And traded it for our defence;
For freedom and for truth.

Although a very modest man
Who accepted his war-torn lot,
He wanted the world to remember,
All the others left to rot.

A past filled with campaigns like his,
Couldn't easily be put aside,
Though through many a tortured memory,
God only knew how he'd tried.

Don't ever forget this brave soldier,
Who now struggles to pull on his vest,
For if you forget the alive and with medals,
You'll surely, never remember the rest!

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Robert L. Hinshaw February 1, 2023 at 6:46 AM A masterful write, Clive! I thoroughly enjoyed. I missed it when you first published it but a friend on soup shared it with me today. Bob Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Ret Clive Blake February 1, 2023 at 9:42 AM Thank you very much Bob. I very much appreciate all comments, but your kind comments are particularly welcome on this poem because of your military background. I think we all owe a massive debt to both serving and retired military. ~ Clive

Camp Cab September 9, 2021 at 3:20 PM Very well put. I enjoyed your work. Clive Blake September 10, 2021 at 2:00 AM Thank you ~ Clive :)

John Lawless September 9, 2021 at 5:16 AM Too many are forgotten too soon Clive Blake September 10, 2021 at 2:02 AM Hi John, I completely agree, thanks for your comment ~ Clive :)

Jennifer Fenn September 8, 2021 at 1:27 PM Yes, we should always be mindful of their sacrifices and give them the care and respect they deserve. Well expressed. Clive Blake September 10, 2021 at 2:04 AM Hi Jennifer, Yes, indeed, thanks for commenting ~ Clive :)

Dexter Greener September 8, 2021 at 7:24 AM Well said, Great Poem Clive Blake September 10, 2021 at 9:40 AM Thank you Dexter ~ Clive :)

John Gondolf September 8, 2021 at 6:40 AM So many times we forget the Vets who serves us honorably and with valor, thanks for reminding us, Clive. John Clive Blake September 8, 2021 at 11:36 PM Hi John, Yes, we owe a debt to them that we will never be able to fully repay! Thanks for your comment ~ Clive :)

Panagiota Romios November 11, 2020 at 8:06 PM Glad you wrote this wonderful poem. A FAV Panagiota Clive Blake November 11, 2020 at 10:47 PM Dear Panagiota, I thank you for your comment ~ Clive :)

Silent One October 31, 2020 at 4:41 AM Great poem Clive.. Clive Blake October 31, 2020 at 4:59 AM Thank you :)