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Its ANZAC day; here in the U K'

I think of those who left their home.' To fight on battlefields Unknown.' In mud and blight against Gallipolis heights At Beer Sheba and on Tobruks deadly plains.' Where they Lay low; and let those tanks, roll over them front and flanks' Then arose to put to shame.their foe' These Men Of the the flats..Of wheatfields and cane.' From harbours And citys made forever a name.' Reknown for igenuity for Resilience wordwide.' Steadfast our bronzed battlers who Took all in stride.' As the bugle notes ring out today in the Dawn.' I remember.. I remember.' In gratitude mixed with awe.! So today as i face the struggles that come I shall Draw strength, and inspiration at the rising of each sun.' And it will remind me.' That whatever is to come? the ANZAC spirit is my mentor, i vow to hold it to my memory all My days on earth, until my final hours beneath the setting sun'

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