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When the Bugle's Called

One by one they fall
Answering the bugle’s call
Died by the bullet and the blade….when
"Over the top", the officers said

Bodies of men from battles long ago
Lie alongside from the ones of today
They all have one thing, done with accord
They answered the bugles call

All in a line with white crosses atop
White, black, short tall, religion all
Death doesn’t choose where it strikes
When these heroes answered the bugles call.

Their family and friends unite in their grief
Heartbroken one and all
Losing their loved ones without saying goodbye
Now they lay poppies, to those who answered...
...... the bugles call......

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Jan Allison

Date: 10/31/2017 4:14:00 AM

I got my 'poppy pin' brooch yesterday and dropped back to read this moving poem which I'm adding this to my faves:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison

Date: 10/27/2017 5:27:00 PM

It is so very moving to visit a cemetery where the war graves stretch as far as the eye can see Seren, a very poignant poem for this time of year:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/27/2017 5:15:00 PM

A Very sweet tribute for Remembrance day! :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/27/2017 4:33:00 AM

This is a very wondrous write Seren! It's nice to see you posting again my friend! This is such a truthful poem, these warriors need to be remembered and honored! They were an integral part of our past! What a fabulous poem! Great Work!!

Tim Smith

Date: 10/26/2017 7:56:00 PM

Beautiful poem...they all need to be remembered

Seren Roberts
Date: 10/26/2017 8:05:00 PM

thanks Tim...Seren