Mitten The Kitten by Colleen Murray its about a cat at a animal shelter [130 words]
Contradictory Deliverance by Colin Baker - [37 words]
Hey John! How Are Things My Friend? by Colin Baker - [134 words]
You Can't Save Me by M Q Walters - [263 words]
Yearning by Andrews - [29 words]
Sorrows Your Name by Jessi Dark. [66 words]
Sky Rider by Jessi Its based on a book i read... the book was awesome. Its about some part near the ending. I jsut loved... [302 words]
Sincere With Myself by Oksana Klym - [161 words]
Orange County by French - [8 words]
New Life Has Just Begun by David W Brown A poem about going to heaven. [81 words]
My Next Valentine! (Hey, Be My Valentine) by Nikki Zuraidah i never ha a valentine [100 words]
My First And My Last True Love... (My Feelings Over The Death Of My Bf) by Nikki Zuraidah sadness [329 words]
Mists Of Autumn by Chris Grant I wrote this in a moment of depression.. [83 words]
Master Of The Skies by Jessi Its about a raven. I was in maths class... and i saw this beautiful black raven outside. I ... [29 words]
Like A Wave by Randall Barfield - [30 words]
How Lucky Am I? by T Demarest - [160 words]
God, Help Me!! (My Feelings Over The Death Of My Bf) by Nikki Zuraidah Sometimes, it felt like he is still around... [221 words]
For You We Will Stay by Green Emerald A poem by a mother to her son, letting him know she is only sticking around for his sake [62 words]
Everlasting Friend by Alyssa M Arteaga Dedicated to that one person in your life that pulls you up when you fall down. =) [51 words]
Cute Little Kids by Carla Thomson - [63 words]
Bouncing Egg Hider by Graham Reynolds Poem by Graham Reynolds [51 words]
Betrayal Much? by Alyssa M Arteaga Typical feeling of an everyday teenager dealing with the fakeness of peers and friends. [47 words]
A Mothers Day Poem by Amber Bolin a poem for mothers day [49 words]
Will This Instance Deliberate? by Roberto J Moreno It's just a random thought about stuff going on. [166 words]
Vexatious by Tara Bridget Moore Pleasing all of the senses can be very erotic, but ultimately it is very sensual...tarabridgetmoore.w... [173 words]
To Quote by Chris E Ivins A simple case of, not so much writer's block, but the old ego getting in the way of writing for enjoym... [148 words]
Tiny Poem by Randall Barfield - [10 words]
This Feeling Of Hope by Roberto J Moreno It's just a poem about waking up and realizing the person next to you is simply perfect [202 words]
There Will Be No Losers by Randall Barfield - [146 words]
The Thoughts Of Thunder by Majen Stewart Ever wonder if the sky had thoughts? Here is its angry voice. I want as much feedback... [102 words]
The Power Of The Pen by Chris E Ivins No rhyme, no meter. Just random thoughts. If we're all honest, wouldn't we prefer to deal... [150 words]
The Heart Of The Aussie Digger
The Getting Of Wisdom by Chris E Ivins A poem about how the quest for knowledge and status can lead to loneliness and isolation. [295 words]
The Flavor Of Choice by Majen Stewart This extended metaphor represents a choice of relationships I once had. [162 words]
The Falling Rise by Majen Stewart The challenge of overcoming the misunderstood aspirations of youth. [133 words]
Take Her Pompoms by Randall Barfield What's a mom worth in May? [25 words]
Sweet Love by Sierra M L Short - [42 words]
Such A Long Day by Chris E Ivins I wrote this for my daughter Brooke on her last day of Primary School in 2006. It was a sad, bu... [277 words]
See A Rose by Randall Barfield - [35 words]
Rhyme And Reason by Subatra Raman A set of juvenile poems with themes based on reality as well as fantasy.Poems are about nature... [167 words]
Poetri by Tri Tran tri tran is he [55 words]
Oh Mighty One by Simon Grubb conversations with god [332 words]
Ode To Clyde by Tamsin Butler For Clyde who thinks all women all moan about being dumped. [48 words]
Middle Age by Chris E Ivins A short "spoof" about accepting middle age "gracefully"! IF ONLY!! [108 words]
Like A Story by Randall Barfield - [130 words]
Just Cry, Mama by Randall Barfield - [267 words]
In Love... I Shouldn't by Jannah Akira In Love... I Shouldn't [34 words]
I'll Try For You by Carla Thomson - [117 words]
I Always Will Love You by Sierra M L Short This is to my ex-boyfriend who i was with for 1 year and 3 months. [124 words]
Good Night Stream Of Thought by Roberto J Moreno It's a random stream of thought. [143 words]
Diet Of Worms by French - [10 words]
Bush by Randy Johnson - [130 words]
A Moment To Remember by Sierra M L Short - [63 words]
Go to page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 [90] 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163
| |
TITLE (EDIT)
The Heart Of The Aussie Digger |
DESCRIPTION
What I've always felt about Aussie Diggers. Have we really considered how they felt when they came back without their friends? Are they heroes because we made them so, against their will?
[284 words] |
TITLE KEYWORD
History |
AUTHOR
Chris E Ivins |
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
-
[May 2008] |
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (5)
Middle Age (Poetry) A short "spoof" about accepting middle age "gracefully"! IF ONLY!! [108 words] [Humor]
Such A Long Day (Poetry) I wrote this for my daughter Brooke on her last day of Primary School in 2006. It was a sad, but exciting time, which brought back so many memories of when she was little... [277 words]
The Getting Of Wisdom (Poetry) A poem about how the quest for knowledge and status can lead to loneliness and isolation. [295 words]
The Power Of The Pen (Poetry) No rhyme, no meter. Just random thoughts. If we're all honest, wouldn't we prefer to deal with confrontations with the pen rather than face to face? I know I would! A matter of personal choice of cou... [150 words]
To Quote (Poetry) A simple case of, not so much writer's block, but the old ego getting in the way of writing for enjoyment. That old adage: "I want to write something REALLY clever before I die". Oh well. [148 words] [Humor]
|
The Heart Of The Aussie Digger
Chris E Ivins
Have we truly understood the heart of the Aussie Digger?
Does courage under fire serve to make his story bigger?
We stand to the side and watch as the parade goes marching by
The Last Post with its soulful lilt, brought tears to the Digger's eye
His acts of selfless bravery when it came to saving a mate
And the way he kept his calm and wit, despite a fear so great
While he faced the dawn on a Turkish beach, with numbers that were few
This was the heart of the Digger, the birth of a legend strong and true
We will pay homage to him, while we mourn the many lost
We’ll salute him for the sacrifice he offered at such great cost
The sorrow we feel, the tears we cry, are for this man of worth
Who fought in senseless battles to protect his country of birth
The fight for right and freedom has been raging many a year
But with all the death and bloodshed, these goals are now unclear
It's left to this generation now, and those who will follow on
To honour and keep the memory alive of Australia's fallen son
But let us all consider, while we celebrate "honour and glory"
That every Aussie Digger had his mem’ries and his own story
Medals and commendations he couldn't always comprehend
For what these represented were the loss of his good friends
And though he did appreciate the handshakes, praise and thanks
He felt that he was just a man, decorated with Cross and rank
Any pride that he deserved to feel for preserving hearth and home
Was shadowed by the grief he suffered when he came back alone
|
READER'S REVIEWS (1)
DISCLAIMER: STORYMANIA DOES NOT PROVIDE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWS. ALL REVIEWS ARE PROVIDED BY NON-ASSOCIATED VISITORS, REGARDLESS OF THE WAY THEY CALL THEMSELVES.
"I think this is a wonderful poem that captures the essence of the attributes of a true hero, and could apply to those returning back from battle from any country. This poem brings back vivid images of those who served as I watched on the side lines on Anzac Day. Well done. " -- Tara.
TO DELETE UNWANTED REVIEWS CLICK HERE! (SELECT "MANAGE TITLE REVIEWS" ACTION) |
|
Submit Your Review for The Heart Of The Aussie Digger
Required fields are marked with (*).
Your e-mail address will not be displayed.
|
|
Submit Your Rating for The Heart Of The Aussie Digger
|
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2008 Chris E Ivins |
STORYMANIA PUBLICATION DATE
May 2008 |
NUMBER OF TIMES TITLE VIEWED
1635
|
|
