A Poem by MCpl Jeff Walsh

[quinner12]

This poem was written by MCpl Walsh earlier this year:

Monsters in the Dark
by MCpl Jeff Walsh

I know that they are out there:
I will not be ignorant anymore:
Pulling the blanket over my head will not keep them
              from coming ashore;
Instead I choose to confront them
              as afraid as I might be;
Because if I don't stop the monsters
              our children can never be free.


Rest in Peace my friend.  2VP

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Required reading.....

 

[redhammer]

i am not a poem person.. but i like it.. mainly the ending

 

[Thompson_JM]

Bruce said it best.... Required Reading....

Ive Taken it and put it up on the wall of my Cubicle desk at work, as well as the door to my office.....

This is why we fight.. 

 

[17thRecceSgt]

+1. 

 

[Hot Lips]

Thank you for sharing...

HL

 

[geo]

Huah!

 

[Thugmuncher]

Simple, effective, yet clearly not understood by so many today.

Required reading indeed. I will post in my office for all to see.

Proud to be

 

[GaelicSoldier]

+1 

 

[HItorMiss]

I knew Jeff for years, never knew he had the soul of a poet

RIP my friend

 

[Jacqueline]

I feel ya. The poem is real, makes me wanna do something too. I'ma post it for people to see.

 

[redleafjumper]

I am gladdened to see that the heart of war poetry still beats in Canadian soldiers.  Perhaps there are others who have contributions to poetry and literature to share.

 

[EXMPptbo]

Well done. The core of military service wrapped up in a few lines.
Thanks Jeff.

 

[odin]

One man's word's as a soldier, Every soldier's thought's.

                                                  Odin

 

[chicka36]

" ...Pulling the blanket over my head will not keep them
              from coming ashore ... "

Those are strong words. They are so nicely said.
Very impressive poem if you ask me and I am glad you choose to share it with us.

 

[missing1]

Short and to the point. Very good, should be sent to the NDP

 

[proudnurse]

I remember that I had read that poem, and it truly left an impression for me. It was printed in my local newspaper quite sometime ago.

Very HONEST, gentle words. May it be passed on!

Rebecca

 

[MiKeCf]

Great poem.

RIP Brother. 

 

[pinkbug]

This is so nicely written.
A very long story cut short in a good way!

 

[Jacqueline]

And 2Morrow  


Today is filled with anger
fueled with hidden hate
scared of being outcast
afraid of common fate
Today is built on tragedies
which no one wants 2 face
nightmares 2 humanities
and morally disgraced
Tonight is filled with rage
violence in the air
children bred with ruthlessness
because no one at home cares
Tonight I lay my head down
but the pressure never stops
knawing at my sanity
content when I am dropped
But 2morrow I c change
a chance 2 build a new
Built on spirit intent of Heart
and ideals
based on truth
and tomorrow I wake with second wind
and strong because of pride
2 know I fought with all my heart 2 keep my
dream alive

Unknown Author