Anzac Day

It's Anzac Day today
Or lads were sent away
To fight a war
And what the hell for
Because they had to pay

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 12/12/2023 11:26:00 PM
Hello Vera, I see this is an older post Yet it rings true through time, a great Loss, and it was all for freedom and A fair life, and yet today we are witnessing Tyranny in the west, by authourity dressed As benevolence, and foresight.' Good on'ya.'
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Date: 3/10/2018 10:16:00 AM
Our lads are our future. Like today is yesterday’s tomorrow. Good brevity on a sad sad topic war
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Vera Duggan
Date: 3/11/2018 11:36:00 PM
Thank you every so much for your delightful comment and going back to my 2014 poem, my husband is a Vietnam Vet so this is close to our hearts. Take care......Vera
Date: 10/14/2014 7:17:00 PM
truly excellent write vera the dark face of war beautifully painted god bless dear friend
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Vera Duggan
Date: 10/15/2014 12:49:00 AM
Thank you so much Liam, yes it is all about war, why we celebrate is beyond me, but every year it is a big thing over here, Peter has marched a couple of times with the Vietnam vets but now he sees the silly side of it all, surely it is something we would like to forget, anyway my friend thank you so much for the lovely comment, take care...........Vera........
Date: 5/22/2014 10:04:00 AM
Hi Vera, This was a emotional statement one I really understand. War is not fair. Never has been. Never will be. I have gratitude and respect for anyone who has served. (Though I do not like it at all). Thank you for this write Vera it was just the perfect read for me. Thanks so much for sharing this write with us and thank you my friend for your kindness. Great to see you and I'm looking forward to reading more of your wonderful writes:~) Love and Peace, Deborah
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Vera Duggan
Date: 5/23/2014 12:18:00 AM
Deborah you are too kind, I also hate wars and I really don't see any need for them but obviously our polies. love wars. We celebrate Anzac day every year and I think Peter had only ever marched once, even though he served in the Australian Army he hates war, so thank you so much for taking the time to read, take care my dear..........Vera...........
Date: 5/16/2014 12:17:00 AM
Shadow thank you for that, it was Anzac day a few weeks back so I thought I would put my little bit in seeing Peter was in the forces.Take care..................Vera...........
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Date: 5/15/2014 11:27:00 AM
great limerick Vera keep writing you are very good hugs
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Date: 4/27/2014 10:11:00 AM
Hi Vera; This is true. What I think about WARS is someone wants power. I think that the two leaders of the Countries that are fighting the war, should put on some boxing gloves and fight themselves, but they are too coward to do that. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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Vera Duggan
Date: 4/30/2014 12:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Lucilla, I agree whole heartedly with you, put them all in a ring and let them fight it out instead of sending our young lads. Take care...........Vera.................
Date: 4/26/2014 5:20:00 AM
Superb message Vera - I make Anzac biscuits from time to time always makes me think of the war. Hugs Jan x
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Vera Duggan
Date: 4/26/2014 8:25:00 PM
Thank you so much Jan, I used to make Anzac Bickies, but these days I prefer to buy them, and this time of the year they are so plentiful, Take care.................Vera..........
Date: 4/25/2014 3:32:00 PM
a fine limerick, vera, and so true! it's nice to see you on the soup...
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Vera Duggan
Date: 4/26/2014 1:00:00 AM
Hi iIene, thank you so much for the comment, it was a bit of a quickie, just popped out of my head so I thought I had better jot it down before I forget it as my memory isn't the best these days, as I said to Paul it is my little tribute to our fallen soldiers.. take care.........Vera...........
Date: 4/25/2014 8:03:00 AM
Another good limerick Vera :) you hit the nail on the head! Have a nice day! // paul
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Vera Duggan
Date: 4/26/2014 12:56:00 AM
Thank you so much Paul, lovely of you to take the time to read, I know it wasn't much but it was my tribute, Take care...............Vera.................
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