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Respect.

Fallen soldiers returning back,
Draped in the'Union Jack'.
Silence on the tarmac,
As the coffins disembark.
Wootton Bassett, through the fallen are driven,
Every resident all respect given.
Lowered flags another painful session,
Of a'regular'procession.
family and friends, flowers thrown,
Amid wailing, some are placed.
Silent grief and tears shown,
As their reality is faced.

15/08/09

Submitted: Saturday, September 15, 2012


Poet's Notes about The Poem

Amazing respect and dignity the town of Wootton Bassett has shown every time they honour the fallen.The sight of the those grieving
families brings a lump to the throat every time.Very sad.

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