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my poem to David Cameron entitled Arctic Star
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Personal Greetings Mr Cameron, How do?
Had to write a poem to you
its about the Arctic Star
time has gone on too far
Veterans loosing last battles
many falling from the saddle
of life, after some amazing feats
serving Queen and Country
Let me tell you about Stormy
Did nine perilous journeys
to Archangel and Bear Island
as icey as the highlands
on board HMS Bermuda
a warm place, named after
Dads story made news there too
60 below and the ice accrue
His funeral, respects were paid
It was like armed forces day
standards being carried proud
military honours he was endowed
the navy was his other family
Involved past his 86th birthday
a heart attack never stopped him
Queen and country serving
Eulogy by Captain Sir Norman
Edwards, he loved recalling
times my father had with him
and of the Royal Family serving
He used to cook them breakfast
When at Sir Norman's as a Guest
Princes, and Princesses too
all got my fathers service; true
Ironic because Dad was posted
on the Magpie with Prince Philip
Did upset my father sometimes
weren’t allowed to pick up survivors
The Prince, more important than them
Queen could’ve been without her husband
my dad was totally without any fear
dived in once to such freezing water
His ship was kamikaze'd after wars end
he volunteered, deck guns attend
when everyone wanted to go below
the mark of the man dont you know
he fell over and broke his hip
more perilous things on the ship
worse things happen at sea he said
was lucky, the war, didnt end up dead
Im glad veterans getting their gongs
IN THE POST, TOTALLY WRONG
Prince Michael due to present dads
he found out, and was so glad
the axis couldn't kill him at all
shame was result of a fall
please hurry this matter up for dad
sitting in heaven would be glad
his passing was not in vain
91, an amazing innings anyway
