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Title: Its christmas day all is secure
Post by: hotel21 on 13 December 2007, 20:52:25
Got this in an e-mail this evening and it touched a chord.  I know there are more than one or two on here that are ex mob and may well appreciate this as well.....



  twas the night before christmas
  he lived all alone
  in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone
  I had come down the chimney with presents to give
  and to see just who in this home did live

  I looked all about a strange sight I did see
  no tinsel no presents not even a tree
  no stocking by the mantle just boots filled with sand
  on the wall hung pictures of far distant lands
  with medals and badges awards of all kinds
  a sober thought came through my mind

  for this house was different it was dark and dreary
  I found the home of a soldier once I could see clearly
  the soldier lay sleeping silent alone
  curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home

  the face was so gentle the room in such disorder
  not how I pictured a lone British soldier
  was this the hero of whom I'd just read
  curled up on a poncho the floor for a bed

  I realised the families that I saw this night
  owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight
  soon round the world the children would play
  and grownups would celebrate a bright christmas day

  they all enjoy freedom each month of the year
  because of the soldiers like the one lying here
  I couldn't help wonder how many alone
  on a cold christmas eve in a land far from home

  the very thought brought a tear to my eye
  I dropped to my knees and started to cry
  the soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice
  'santa don't cry this life is my choice
  I fight for freedom I don't ask for more
  my life is my god, my country. My corps'

  the soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep
  I couldn't control it I continued to weep

  I kept watch for hours so silent and still
  and we both sat and shivered from the cold nights chill
  I didn't want to leave on that cold dark night
  this guardian of honour so willing to fight

  then the soldier rolled over with a voice soft and pure
  whispered 'carry on santa its christmas day - all is secure'
  one look at my watch and I knew he was right
  'merry christmas my friend and to all a good night'


This poem was written by a peace keeping soldier stationed overseas.  The following is his request I think it is reasonable.  Do you?

Please would you do me the kind favour of sending this to as many people as you can.  Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our British service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities.

Thanks......



Title: Re: Its christmas day all is secure
Post by: MikeDundee on 13 December 2007, 21:12:23
Very good that is :y
Title: Re: Its christmas day all is secure
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 December 2007, 21:23:08
Brilliant :y

Consider it done
Title: Re: Its christmas day all is secure
Post by: hotel21 on 13 December 2007, 21:27:59
 :y
Title: Re: Its christmas day all is secure
Post by: razzo on 13 December 2007, 21:34:28
Made me think mate, done  :y
Title: Re: Its christmas day all is secure
Post by: Auto Addict on 13 December 2007, 22:24:00
 :y