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My ode to BBC Radio Wales
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Personal Bethan, Felicity, Oliver too
had to write a poem to you
came to see you last friday
about the life of Stormy
a fitting send off he had
of which the family is glad
and partially thanks to you
and also the rest of the crew
highlighting issue of veterans
Arctic Stars not getting them
some did, through the post
an utter disgrace I propose
forces must have top brass
envelopes show little class
we'd be speaking German by now
if my dads generation kowtow'd
Stormy's send off, can't stop there
government must show us they care
MP's best wishes, convoy museum
with respect for their freedom
owed to the likes of my dad
of his friendship, many so glad
thanks again for your interest in
dads adventures on a ship of tin
that at minus 60 was a fridge
yet dad was brave, didn't flinch
he dived in one time
icy waters without a line
deadly waters, can kill in a minute
bravery like that, WW2, bound to win it
now he's in a much better place
full of love and the divine's grace
no wars to fight, money too
his battle for life, couldn't loose
he is with the family always
now walking heaven's hallways
hey guys forgot to say
the music request required today
by The Spinners, Please play
it's an old sea shanty song
and its so easy to sing along
words apt too 'Stormy's gone'
ode to bbc wales:
A heartfelt poem, full of family and national pride and memories. And justified critisism of governments lack of finesse in military acts of bravery. Loved your descriptive write and the story content.
http://www.postpoems.org/authours/a.griffiths57
thankyou
thankyou