Dedicated to Jack Lynch and all the others who flew the metal chariots night and day Does the sound of a helicopter bring back memories, you ask? Yes, like a flash, no matter where I am or whatever my task So many flickering fragmented scenes I can hear and see Of courage, mateship, humour as […]

The many flickering images from the past I see All those times together; a young generation so free Happy, vibrant and not a care what tomorrow would bring It was a time for love, fun and to sing We were immortal and the world was ours No thought of hate and fear, just laughter mid […]

I know I might sound like an old soldier repenting and hugging white doves. Nor would I claim to understand the diplomacy and politics of a troubled planet. Mind you, there is good reason for me not to understand the long term strategy of the western world. There is none, other than a growing obsession […]

Aussie Surf Life Savers In the great land down under, there are many colorful snapshots of the Australian people at work and play in a free and easy way of life. Shearers, drovers, swagmen, footy, cricket, Melbourne Cups and the ever alert bronze surf life savers are very much part of that scene. Who among […]

For   Rene and Wilson Each dawn I reach out from restless sleep to hold her close to me All I touch is a cold silent empty space and I wonder why it had to be How is it possible the Planet still spins with such energy and life When she is no longer part of […]

She was a soldier’s wife all those years So many brave farewells while hiding fears Both mother and father when he was away Always busy, cheerful and waiting, waiting, day by day   A cycle of postings and shifting family to places unknown Tearful farewells to familiar places where friendships had grown The tests on […]

When I was very young, our nation went to war We cheered marching troops soon to leave our beloved shore Cause ours was a land of peace so free from foreign strife To marry, raise some Billy- Lids and have a wonderful life Where you could speak your mind any place and anytime It was […]