War Artists Poem by Paul Warren

War artists look to convey
What it was like on the day
When the bugle's call was heard
And courage at the time was no deferred

The Landing at Gallipoli that April day
Of the Nek and the courage in its display
A soldier at night with the wild eyes
That battle fatigue could not disguise

Taking the guns forward through the mud of battle
And others in the Australian War Memorial mettle
These times where people were called for more
To battle against tyrants knowing the vital score.

© Paul Warren Poetry