Joe Maverick Poet Rhyme

Peerless

We would sleep oft as light as a flagging breeze, eyes dry and smarting; with minds ill at ease..'

Our lives then the currency to pay your dues, who would return from our sorties? we had not a clue.'

We fought off the nausea, as well as the foe, we'd tied wires to ailerons if it meant we could go..'

Our aim was sure, our desire's to win.' Our hearts burned for freedom; midst the dogfighting & spin,

We honoured this country, child maid and man, from the bankers, to the bakers; lords or labouring men.

Our thoughts oft assailed, by the task on our hands; our limbs felt fatigue, yet we held to the plan..'

We came back from our 'bailouts', to a pittance of pay; then returned to the sky by the night & the day.

Our flights held this country, kept its hope; earned its trust, we hold no regrets for blood spilled in the dust

We know that our sacrifice, will be not effaced; keep the faith we've delivered, here in our covenant place.'

©Joe Maverick 7/2/2015

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Tom Cunningham March 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM A great tribute poem Joe, they gave their all so we could have our today. God bless them. Tom Joe Maverick March 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM Btw the bailout word.' Just a nod to 'the bankers' the war enriched ones' and other such enriched war Loving turds.' Joe Maverick March 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM This comment means so much Tom.' I am no fan Of war.. Yet those who Gave their all even were It under (false guidance?) Much to rudimentary a term.' Yet Conscise for here.' deserve honour..And just Maybe? the effort from all To question the need for 'More war' i leave it there May God be with us all.'

Matthew Anish April 18, 2015 at 9:52 AM Interesting! Were you in the service? The Lower East side is still here and doing rather well. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:43 PM I am here Matt.. Thank you old Friend I trust you are at peace All my best’

Hannington Mumo April 17, 2015 at 1:27 AM Blood waters the tree of freedom..A peerless piece...7! Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM Hannington.. Thank you for The words and thoughts All blessings’

Njeri Hunjeri April 9, 2015 at 2:46 AM Great respectful write!!! #7 Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:40 PM Hello Njeri, hello and thank you So much’

Ralph Sergi March 31, 2015 at 7:55 PM A great tribute to fighting men.ANd descriptive. My compliments. Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:39 PM Hello Ralph’ And my profuse thanks for your kind comment.’

Jack Horne March 28, 2015 at 7:25 AM love this thoughtful & thought-provoking write, Joe. Have a good weekend, my friend Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:37 PM Jack as you can see I’m just trying to answer everybody.. you Are all great soupers and I thank You all unreservedly.’

Daver Austin March 2, 2015 at 9:47 AM Hi, Joe, for reading my stuff. Seems like I'm completely short winded these days. Tanka sis the perfect form for this condition. Let's see some new poetry from your pen, buddy. Love, daver Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM Again Dave you are one of the best R I P old friend’

Liam Mcdaid February 23, 2015 at 7:00 AM powerful piece of writing joe well said Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:35 PM Liam my apologies at this tardy Response’ Thank you for the Welcome words’

Len Gasun February 22, 2015 at 6:04 AM I'm so honored and glad to read from you again my dear friend, Joe. This is an excellent tribute poem for horable men. I love it so much and the ending is great: We know that our sacrifice will not effaced; keep the faith... here in our covenant place. Thank you so much for sharing! Have a blessed day! love lots and big hugs, leonora Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM Hello Len’ So apologetic for answering this late thank you Bundles for the great comment!

Anindita Bose February 22, 2015 at 1:17 AM Hi Joe, I am new here in PoetrySoup. I liked this poem so much.. Faith is a very strong word.. I really liked how you expressed that. Best ! Anindita Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM Hello Andita.. I hope you are still writing? My apologies at This late answer.’ May all be well’

Matthew Anish February 21, 2015 at 8:24 PM Were you in the service? I think you are telling a nice patriotic tale here Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:28 PM My best to your memory Matthew. Always a pleasure to Get your thoughts (now as ever)

Nathan D. February 16, 2015 at 2:09 AM I love the title for this. they truly are peerless. this a great tribute to great men. Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:26 PM Hello Nathan and thank you so Much I just thought to look up This old piece and saw the many Great comments! May you be Well.)

Justin Bordner February 14, 2015 at 4:21 PM I wonder of the machinations of The City Bank, when you eloquently poetisize the struggle of the populace for freedom Joe. The moment we choose to have representatives is the moment we forfeit our sovereignty. Leadership very different from permiting representative government. "We hold no regrets for blood spilled in the dust..." powerful metaphor. This poem also brings to mind the ancient migrations into England Joe...J.A.B. Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:24 PM Hello Justin.. My sincere apology’s at this late late answer.. My best wishes to you!

Daver Austin February 11, 2015 at 1:32 PM This almost sounds like the first world war and its flying aces - no parachutes, just guts. Enjoyed, dear friend. Love, daver Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM Dear Daver you were always fair You were a blessing here.)

Richard Lamoureux February 10, 2015 at 6:48 PM You are a very good story teller, I enjoyed your Tale! Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:21 PM Hello Richard I have a soft Spot for such as these who Really gave all.! My thanks For your comment.)

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2015 at 6:11 PM It is so sad how governments overlook people who have done so much for their countries. it happens in the US too. A tragedy. Glad you blogged of this so I could see it. Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:19 PM Andrea I am most late in noticing all the great comments Yours included May all be well.!

Sara Kendrick February 10, 2015 at 2:35 PM Very expressive and descriptive work..I enjoyed reading it today..I can see those airplanes up high and fighting..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate your visit..I am sure that my suggested names(of forms) will not effect what name Andrea gives her new poetic form..Sara Joe Maverick August 20, 2024 at 1:18 PM Hi Sara, I can’t see how I have Not replied to your great comment? Of all the others.) Thank you as always!