Peter Lewis Holmes Poet Verse

Army Life

Army Life

There’s no way out, if a sabot hits,
Your blown to smithereens; small burning
Bits: you think it’s fine, an end to life, 
What about your kids, your wife?

They don’t tell you this at recruitment drives,
In the army only the enemy dies, but that’s not 
True, here’s a tag; some return in a body bag

There’s boredom too, so be advised, you’ll spend the
Days, counting flies; and why d’you think they tell
Such lies? Best not say, they have their spies!

But it’s not all doom and gloom, a good start here, 
sweeps life’s broom; laughs and spills and boozy
fun, temper life with a gun.

But eyes when joining must be open, not just for 
Glamour, glory’s token; just remember why your’e
Here, bloody battle’s,  no place for fear.

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Viv Wigley July 13, 2015 at 11:20 PM As recruiting campaigns go, Peter, this would make a fine one. You can't beat telling it like it is. Certainly makes a change from the old one you probably remember from the seventies- 'Join the Army. See the world. Meet interesting people. And kill them.' Great write. regards, Viv