Today I passed a khaki hearse
And scarce restrained an urge to doff my cap.
Odd was the sight which moved me so -
A shot-up aircraft on its way to scrap.
What a nice surprise to have your kind comment - my first in some years ! Are any of your poems on line ? And what ships were you in ? My main ones were HMT Norse, HMS Worcester, Mistral, and Garlies. Best regards John [ known as Bill]
Thanks for preserving memory and sharing - poignant read that captures the environment and emotion of the navy; fellow poet and ex navy man.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice surprise to have your kind comment - my first in some years ! Are any of your poems on line ? And what ships were you in ? My main ones were HMT Norse, HMS Worcester, Mistral, and Garlies.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
John [ known as Bill]