Diggers Of The ANZAC by John Williamson

Please see below for a poetic description
by Sue Marcuslee (My Pen-name)




Hearts of Valour...Assembling at Gallipoli,
Hearts of Valour...Dreaming of a glorious victory.
Hearts of Valour...Devoid of dread and fear,
Hearts of Valour...The ANZAC of the Southern Hemisphere.


Hearts of Valour...Advancing beneath the burning sun,
Hearts of Valour...Armed with rifle, bayonet and gun.
Hearts of Valour...Obeying the order Attack, Attack ,
Hearts of Valour...With no thoughts of turning back.


Hearts of Valour...Falling, dying or clinically dead,
Hearts of Valour..Still advancing where angels fear to tread.
Hearts of Valour...Who lost the battle but won a victory,
Hearts of Valour...By helping create, freedom for you and me.


Hearts of Valour...Ascending to a peaceful heavenly life,
Hearts of Valour...The fallen heroes of mother, father or wife.
Hearts of Valour...Who died alone in incredible pain,
Hearts of Valour...Sacrificing their lives but not in vain.


Hearts of Valour...Should be remembered on April 25th each year,
Hearts of Valour...Deserve our utmost respect and a quiet tear.
Hearts of Valour...We will leave a wreath of poppies for you,
Hearts of Valour...Who gave so much, for so few.



©Published by Poetry Now in the anthology:
Central England 2001
Author: Suzanne Marcuslee
ISBN: 0754325229
Published: 31 January 2001

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• ANZAC
• Memorial
• Sacrifice
• Glory
• Honour
• Freedom
• Unforgotten

[kyari666]

Wow, I never actually expected to find this song on the tube! I mean, it's one of the most awesome songs ever, but you can barely find ANY John Williamson! You just made me so happy, thank you so much for posting this.

Your poetry is really good as well, well done. You do them all perfect justice.

[judgedreadbig6]

Thank you for your appreciation of my poetry....i will try and find more music to post.

[superkiddojay]

there has only been 202 views!!!!!! what the heck? this is a good song i have liked it for about 4 years now

[judgedreadbig6]

Nice comment mate...i have liked it since i first heard it some 9 years ago when i rea my poetry to 3 million listeners on BBC Radio WM in England.

[defiant18]

8000 never came back...) : im crying.

[moorebank]

I am a WWII diggers daughter and every time I even say the ode I cry as my father is no longer with us. I have no regrets in getting up at 3.00am to support my father on ANZAC mornings and all the fallen and I have a full appreciation on what they gave up for me and my family

[laura231471]

@GeoRyukaiser no it is not shamefull dont let anyone tell you other wise mate i get the same way when i rember the brave and fallen

[laura231471]

agreed my grandfathers and great grandfathers fought in both wars and are no longer on this earth with us so rest in peace you brave brave men and thank you so very much for the sacrifices you made so that i could live happy and free love you boys

never ever ever forget get up and stand proud

[gazdeb80]

The going down of the sun and in the morning we shall remember them.

"LEST WE FORGET"

THXS cobbers for all the hard work you blokes did for us.

[wille088]

mat this country never forget what you have done god bells you all.

[09nickch]

1 person needs to be sent to galipoli

[JuzG85]

Thanks Cobbers for the freedom we have today, your sacrifice will never be forgotten

[z250B]

I put my medals in the draw, ANZAC Day is just getting drunk, waste of a day. I rember who I served with everyday.