We stood
on the driveway today
at dawn
Candles in hand,
as the boy down the road
played The Last Post,
imperfectly but with
such a beautiful heart
We stood
on the driveway today
With rosemary
for remembrance
and red poppies too
Pinned to our chest.
as birds flew over head
We stood and remembered
the sacrifice and courage
We stood and remembered
those who did not return
those who did but left
brothers and mates behind
Those who fell,
those who returned injured
In body or mind.
The dawns gentle light
watching over us all
as we looked to
the left and the right
to see neighbors all
Standing in their driveways
Gifting our diggers
the respect they are due
for the service they gave
to the countries they love
We stood and gave thanks
as the last trumpet note died
and the kookaburras called
Australia the nation stood tall
Apr 24, 2020
Apr 24, 2020 at 8:50 PM UTC
We stood
on the driveway today
at dawn
Candles in hand,
as the boy down the road
played The Last Post,
imperfectly but with
such a beautiful heart
We stood
on the driveway today
With rosemary
for remembrance
and red poppies too
Pinned to our chest.
as birds flew over head
We stood and remembered
the sacrifice and courage
We stood and remembered
those who did not return
those who did but left
brothers and mates behind
Those who fell,
those who returned injured
In body or mind.
The dawns gentle light
watching over us all
as we looked to
the left and the right
to see neighbors all
Standing in their driveways
Gifting our diggers
the respect they are due
for the service they gave
to the countries they love
We stood and gave thanks
as the last trumpet note died
and the kookaburras called
Australia the nation stood tall
Because of the pandemic and associated restrictions with regard to gathering of any type other than households
The usual ANZAC Day comemerative parades could not take place..instead it was suggested we "Light up our driveways "
ie wake for the dawn service normally 5.30 to 6 and stand with lit candles in driveway as the service took place.(over radios and TVWifi Hookups) .
Our street (all of our street)did this not by any group plan but by each family deciding to stand and honour those who fought in battles for our nation and others throughout our history
...I am so proud that every house represented
..it was a sacred time...
One that my words fail to do justice to...
ANZAC Day 2020
Lest We Forget
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