Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Verse

The Greater Good

...a tribute to those who gave
   their lives in the Battle Of Britain

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On high in blue and saffron flight,
a swoop, then upward soar again,
all through the day and into night,
the guardian of my fellow men.
I'm unaware of whom I kill,
nor sentient of the souls below
who scramble 'neath outcrop or hill,
and huddle, be I friend or foe?
No order, nor the call to arms
compelled my journey to the skies,
an instant urge, bereft of qualms,
drove me to question truth from lies
and challenge my mortality.
To vie for human brotherhood, 
the measure of eternity,
the struggle for the greater good.

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Skat A November 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM I love the title Keith, to act all at once, gives life a larger measurement where life can benefit from. "the greater good here was not just one in battle, the struggle is real" An honor to read. A high rate for this poem. A FAV in my book. LOVE SKAT Keith Bickerstaffe November 30, 2015 at 11:28 AM Bless you my dear! Your kind remarks are much appreciated... Best wishes, Keith

David Meade November 30, 2015 at 10:14 AM Nicely done, war is messy and through all the death and destruction the endless search for the greater good. Keith Bickerstaffe November 30, 2015 at 10:19 AM Thank you David! much appreciated... Best wishes, Keith