Anzac Day

Anzac Day is remembrance day,

for every soldier who went away,

to a far land they went to fight,

some came back,some thought they might.

They were in Gallipoli, to keep us safe,

Australian and New Zealand men were so brave.

There were older men, some just boys,

only a few years ago, were playing with toys.

Why are there wars, why do we fight?

Every man should be able to see daylight

but mothers suffered in so much pain,

they would never see their sons again.

Wives and lovers cried each day

because their brave soldiers went away.

Fathers missed their sons so much,

they would never stay in touch.

Children had their fathers no more,

all they got is the medals they wore.

So our people please be proud,

on Anzac Day, sing aloud.

Let others know, lest we forget,

for all those men we've never met.

Be proud of our soldiers, who never saw their country again,

be proud also of the ones who returned. For it was not in vain.

©  CJ Roccisano