Paul Warren Poems

We gathered by the sea
Port Elliott it would be
Course 47 brothers each one
Remembering good times and having fun
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The diggers looked around
As they marched over the ground
Of the Menin Gate at Ieper town
And their chiseled names shone brightly down
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The people came to Alberton
To honour the man whose life was won
For he played the Port Adelaide way
And Russell Ebert won our hearts we say
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On his Mum's lap Charlie sits so quietly
Cuddling close with a lick for her occasionally
At other times he is together with Lucy
Exploring their world and running free
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The gentle breeze carries you to me
In scented freedom drifting easily
And your soft voice makes promises so clear
That are whispered lowly in my ear
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Standing up in the back seat
Out with my family complete
Just seeing over my father's shoulder
Being 8 or 9 years no older
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The journey had lasted several years
Whilst the crew slept together with no fear
Through space they accelerated
To an earth like planet they anticipated
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Just teach me a piece of reality
Here and now is something to see
Just take it one day at a time
And it will be so very fine
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A glass of champagne to soothe your soul
As I sway to the sweet soft rock and roll
In my arms I feel your heartbeat
So sweet I remember it's so complete
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Abraham Lincoln called it The Last Full Measure
When your life is given with no thought for yourself whatsoever
Whether it be in war or an emergency so grave
That others run away and it's left to the brave
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