We Were Near The Hill

 

We Were Near The Hill

 

And through the smoke,
Admits the battles thrall.
I heard a comrade speak!
It warmed my heart,
and quelled, the fear,
that lay deep inside.
And it did make me laugh…
“Where the fucking hell have you been?” he said
As shells rained down and bullets flew.
“I got lost,” I said,


 

… In the gully at Darwin in 82.                                                                               

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