Straight Into the Sea
Where do we stand under this cold black sky
What message for our hearts does come
from this breaking English tide
The grains of sand we could call our own
We would defend this land from any foe
Our minds command our hearts to stand
for the defence of all we know
Our history of sacrifice given through fighting
in fields on seas, on deserts in skies defending
all we know and love from tyranny. This legacy
of fighting for freedom, for liberty, for democracy.
So now commander where do we stand on this
English beach.
Do we turn away from freedom, from democracy
Do we prepare to stand and defend our government
and its lies that sold out democracy
Do we prepare to treat all we know and love as our
enemy.
If so commander I’ll just turn and walk straight into
this English sea.
Copyright © A Yorkshire Poet | Year Posted 2019
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