Spring Poem

Last month’s ‘blog’ concerned the life, career and faith of my late friend Charles. After his death a poem was found among his writings which consist of of hymns, etc.
The poem was read out at his funeral and projected on to screens around the church so we could all follow it. It does need that [...]

Charles

 
 
Charles died earlier this year. 50 years of age, this talented and sensitive, single guy had just begun a career as a Secondary School science teacher. Outwardly, life was a catalogue of disappointments. Twice misreading signs of romance he flew hopefully but pointlessly, once to Australia, and once to Israel.
Careerwise, this holder of a [...]

Service

Kerrash !!! B- o - o - m ! ! Wh -o- o - sh!!
The enemy bombardment was very heavy. All senior NCOs were out of action. Sam was now in command, holding an isolated trench. A runner ran for assistance; huge shells fell within 20 yds of him, [...]