Monty

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Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.London 1887-1976.Hampshire. his father a bishop with prayer in mind but monty's thoughts were war inclined different they were as chalk and cheese with driving ambition and ways to succeed st pauls in london montys chosen school impish and playfull but no bodies fools andhurst academy he eventually went. the warwicks reg-. he began his ascent off to India to assist the raj his five years there he didnt enlarge 1914- he returned to these shores eagerly entering- europe's wars badly wounded in a machine gun tirade. a young medic came to his aidea snipers bullet- hit the medics head falling on monty and instantly dead the young medic monty claimed saved his life as the sniper aimed two years in hospital monty spent then returned- to this ghastly event surviving this war with great valour he then addressed the second world war on dunkirk beaches and on the retreat to blitzgrieg tactics he conceaded defeat learning much- from this traumatic event to african deserts he next was sent a man named rommel was in command ruling the roost in this desert land. methodically assembling all he could get, leaving nothing to chance with this little bet, with set piece tactics and classical war, he relieved gen.rommel of his african tour. now the world looked- with the greatest of awe ,not one more battle- would he lose in this war, like wellington before him- he had found, his own ideas were most profound. alas on D Day he was not selected although on all sides most respected the great american eisenhower, was elected to lead- this finest hour. after the war he settled down. not to far from a hampshire town, he bought a mill on the river wey, In binstead churchyard his body does lay.JB. A Coy 3 para.55/57.

Sepp Dietrich SS

Sepp Dietrich spent part of his youth as a butchers apprenticethen rose through the ranks of the German army to command the sixth SS Panzer Army. Colonel-General Joseph ‘Sepp’ Dietrich SS1893-1966 Ever met that kind of guy. That sits and stares you in the eye, You know he’s squaring for a fight, Just hoping for a scrap tonight. Pugnacious looking-cocky to, Violence comes oozing through, Never seen him in your life, Clocking you-then your wife. ‘Sepp‘ Dietrich fits that bill, Punching people for a thrill, Swaggering braggart and bully to, Glowering over yours and you. You would have thought this man, Would have been an also ran. No education, to speak of, Seemingly- all push and shove. Then soldiering caught Seppy’s eye, He waved the butchers shop good bye, In 1911 he starts his climb, Through the ranks in double time. The Great War came and went, A rising star in this event, A Sgt. Majors badge he wore, Well decorated for this tour. The war lost on Berlins say, The Freikorps- his next foray, Fighting Commies on the street, The reds soon beat a quick retreat. Dietrich soon caught Hitler’s ear. Hitler quick to commandeer. They formed the SS Leibstandarte, Head bouncer then was Seppy’s part. 33’ became Dietrich’s year, A star in Major-Generals gear, In charge of Hitler’s murder squad, And boy! did he ride roughshod? Killing all no questions asked, For Dietrich just a menial task, But soon again the winds of war, Had General Dietrich back on tour, No disgrace at high command, With some success on Russian land, Then he moved to western shores, But allied pilots closed the doors. Through a long military career, Geneva’s rules did not appear, To concern Dietrich, in any way, Only Dietrich would hold sway. At Nurembourg we would hear The cruelties of this career, Unarmed prisoners made to stand, The last word heard-the fire command. Jb.Acoy 3 para.©© http://pub49.bravenet.com/forum/4204046111/

MODESTY

would it better if men were more scared
and women stopped praising he-men who dared
would it be better if tenderness reigned
those blood and guts ‘nerviest’ held and restrained.

would it be better if modesty prevailed
and we kissed and caressed all those who failed
ticker tape welcomes for those who are quiet
who mind their own business refusing to fight

me thinks would be better to stop making guns
by spending the money on laughter and puns
I hope in the future we’ll think again
and governments think deeply bout women and men

the animal kingdoms no problem at all.
its humans that’s spreading and taking it all
should we consider our productive rate
lesson our urge to procreate.

china had fun with this little game
should we take stock and do the same
nature tells us to watch our stock
or we could be in for a blooming big shock

i woke up this morning and this came to mind.
silly old me just trying to be kind..
my lucid mind gave its best shot.
Im sorry folks but that’s all ive got jb

Superstition

It is deadly supposition.. What is it then that makes us pray, That makes us creep and crawl all day, That makes us read some silly script, Our pride and confidence slyly stripped. What is then that transfers our minds, To heavens and angels and spiritual kinds, To attend Cathedrals in little groups, To dress in robes as ‘exemplar’ troops. What is it then that makes us build, On fertile land where food was tilled, Huge Cathedrals and Churches to, Just to sing and confess anew. Does it help in anyway, To wile away the hours of day, Dressed in black and on your knees, Praying to something and making pleas. Is it selfishness that makes them think, We all need them to cower and shrink, On our behalf at their request, So that our souls be sublimely blessed. The whiff of selfishness stirs the air, Me thinks it's just themselves they care, The work is easy and less to think From competition they wilt and shrink This God they advocate with fuss, When ask for proof they looked nonplussed, O proof, O proof, what for you need, The devils home you'll go with speed. My lucid mind begins to stir, Im in the hands of a blackmailer I only ask for what your sales?, Then they came back as hard as nails. So business then shall prevail, In Woolworth’s by an honest sale, The Church an inquisition me thinks Proof of content surely stinks. John Bishop©. 2003 Email: http://two.guestbook.de/gb.cgi?gid=712376&prot=renxrxICQ: http://two.guestbook.de/gb.cgi?gid=712376&prot=renxrx

Cpl. 'adi' Hitler

cpl adolf 'adi' hitler when the first world war broke out hitler saido ‘overpowered by stormy enthusiasm- I fell downon my nees and thanked heaven for granting methe good fortune of being permitted to live at this time’ cpl.adolph ‘adi’ hitler 1889 -1945. hitler was rescued from his drifting life by rumblings of war and oncoming strife germany not austria his leanings were bent his spirits lifted- by this awesome event the assassination of archduke ferdinand by a man named princip- from serbian land austro-hungary attacked the serbs. then russia and france called on reserves belgian nuetrality the germans ignored the british lion awakened then roared hitlersigning for bavarian command overcome with enthusiasm for his adopted land. for hitler the army a base and a home stopping his restless urge to roam with the ‘list’ regiment he first saw war at ypres in belgium he started his tour decorated early- in this vicious war the iron cross 2nd class- he very soon wore competent- courageous- alert and keen a credit to any fighting machine between actions quietly reserved drawing and philosophy studiously observed no presents or cards at christmas time his pet dog foxl suited him fine surviving ypres -and making his name the battle at Somme his next little game a wound in the leg caused him to fall convalescing- his nature- not suited at all back in action for the last great push heading for paris in a desperate rush nearly- the name of this little game a desperate attempt before americans came a first class Iron cross -hitlers reward a jewish officer gave the award at the second ypres in a gas attack partly blinded -but he would be back Jb a coy 3 para

Christmas

did you notice babys face
trying hard at table grace
spitting out and wondering why
nothing goes in mouth or eye

did you notice startled eyes
when poppers pop and trailers fly
and christmas lights blink and flash
then new found toys whirl and crash.

did you notice granma's care
trying to catch babys stare
making faces and sucking lips
twiddling fingers and making quips.

then tapping granpa on the knee
watch that drink- im telling thee
just one more and thats enough
Ive seen you on that malted stuff.

and then more kids come hussling in
what a ruckus- what a din
don't stand up youll lose your seat
your ageing limbs cannot compete

youths and girlfriends then appear
showing off their flashy gear
drinks all round and giggles to
last nights sipping starts anew.

the smell of cooking fills the air
tables laid with special care
paper hats and tinsel to
take your turn and join the queue

eating done and tables cleared
then some faces disappeared
pulling crackers- whats in this
give a tug and make your wish

that's my toy- dont you dare
a little friction in the air
children squabble- then settle down.
taking note of fathers frown.

just a glance of chrismas day
cheers to all I hope and pray.
the new year brings to everyone.
the well sung words of lennons song.

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE

Giap

General Vo Nguyen Giap General Giap.Who defeated the French at Dien Bien phu.And forced a political defeat on combined Forces in the Vietnam War. In fairness to the combined forces [largelyAmerican] they won every major land battle that was fought in the Vietnam War including the Tet Offensive.They were indeed military victorious but lost the political initiative.

A small village in North Vietnam,
Is where the Great Generals life began,
In village huts, with muck packed floors,
The French commanded and made the laws.

An Xa village was quite unknown,
For hundreds of years rice was grown,
Goats and animals moved around,
Muck and dung covered the ground.

But young Giap wasn't the same,
Inside his head was an excellent brain,
He didn't like the French in command,
It wasn't their culture it wasn't their land.

Off to Hoa to school he went,
On intellectual progress he was bent,
At just 13, his nationalist mind,
Was causing trouble- a mature kind.

This precocious child the French noticed,
The Surete added him to their list,
Not knowing then he would bid them adieu,
At the battle of Dien Bien Phu.

A degree in economics he would attain,
His countries freedom his earnest aim,
Military tactics he studied with zeal,
The intelligence to master, and turn, for real.

At Dien Bien Phu he made his name,
A place in government he did attain,
With Directive 15 the North made its claim,
Unification was their ultimate aim.

So General Giap was placed in command,
The mandate- to unite and free his land,
Political adventure the stuff of dreams,
Only unification- by military means.

All through the sixties the battle raged.
To set piece battles the North rarely engaged,
A guerrilla campaign Giap wanted and got,
Time was irrelevant in his little plot.

But time was important on the American scene,
American dead on the TV screen,
After Tet they knew it was lost
Giap had won at enormous cost

Vietnam is free as ever its been,
Whether its better remains to be seen,
The best laid plans of mice and men,
At least they put Humpty together again.

Jb 3 para.

Tooly

Shout Shout! Shout! then shout some more, as men strive to settle score, two faced Tooly elbows in, departing from his rubbish bin. Claiming style panache and dash, churning out ambiguous trash, arsehole creeping round the flock, holy spirits his selling stock. Four thousand years of hope and pray, murder, mayhem, kill, and slay, silken dalliance the elders wear, as choir boys bottoms they lay bare. Tooly belongs to this two faced lot, mature minds would have them shot, Inquisition, burn, and tears, Millions slaughtered o'er the years. Believe in god or thou shall die, he gives the orders from on high, ask the Pope his rep on earth. Human psyche arrested at birth. 2003John b

Ira hayes

Ira Hayes -reluctant hero1923 1955 nancy and jobe gave birth to a son a true american from the pima kingdom the first of eight was shy and reserved quiet- solemn- a man of few words his mother nancy a woman of god presbytarian doctrines not sparing the rod to pheonix school he eventually went till zeros attacked and tempers were vent this spurred young ira to quit his school america made to look a fool his tribe approved his will to fight he packed his bags and took the next flight to the marine hq. he reported next passed his medical and initative test fit as a fiddle and ready to go this pima indian was ready to show into training with zeal and zes this wily frame passing the test paratroop wings he had in mind exuding courage of a special kind his wings he got no problem at all chief falling cloud stood proud and tall the south pacific his next port of call where japanese soldiers were standing tall iwo jima was the next acid test where men would clash to see who was best the dying game became common call but american troops again stood tall on mount suribachi they raised their flag from that moment on ira began to sag dont make me a hero because of this many of my buddies I’m starting to miss but hero they made him against his will the moment he scrambled down the hill president truman he met for a pat on the back but ira's mind was on iwo jimas attack his conscience eventually beat him down he loathed and detested the heros crown demon drink consumed his mind changing his character to an insipid kind in ‘55 not far from his home ira hayes made his last pleafull moan they found him dead in a rainy street this gutsy soldier had beat a retreat but even dead the public cried another american hero has died amongst the great his body does lie at arlington cemetary they said goodbye.JB

Zig Zag

ZIG ZAG In 1917 Balfour declared, Tormented Palestine could be shared, Both sides gave a promising nod, Combined talents unease was shod. A Palestine majority didn’t stop war, Retalitary acts they both stood for, Husseini tried his Arab rise, Fleeing to Hitlers was his demise. Peel and Woodhead tried their plot, A Jewish minority was their lot, A foot in the sand could be the way, Then Lord Moyne Lehi did slay. The U.N. issues it’s report, Equal division was it’s resort, The Jews gave a reluctant yes, Break through here the world would bless. But not so it seems in Arab eyes, Reluctance could be their demise, Opportunity indeed here was missed, To attend the table submit their list. Resolution 181 was the way, Equal opportunity equal play, Jerusalem under protective care, Till Arab and Jew learned to share. The gun and bomb get publicity yes, But not to clear this awful mess, This type of war will come to an end, With both sides learning to yield and bend. Your war is spreading across the globe, It needs restricting to your abode, 9/11 proved nothing at all, American people still stand tall. The table as usual will clear the air, Twill end your torment and despair, 181 a way to success, Now the table you must address. ©©© JB

DELLA ROSE COTTAGE

Della Rose Cottage Della Rose Cottage is being reborn, The dreams of centuries stripped and torn, In pristine condition it should remain, But slightly twisted and out of frame. What memories it aspires to evoke, Since first its chimney extruded smoke, Thousands of birds have made their nests, Families born then laid to rest. The fields around are just the same, As when Napoleon came to fame, 200 years of laughter and tears, Children playing with giggles and jeers. When first its humble footings were laid, Nelson was putting the Danes in the shade, At Copenhagen he made his name, Assuring himself of lasting fame. Della Rose Cottage has a new mistress now, A humble lady with skill and know-how, Her name is Paula she is so bright. A beautiful lady with skill and foresight. Wappenham village is in for a treat,. When at last they gather and meet, To see the cottage they've known for years, Afresh with life and full of good cheers. John bishop. 1©©©8 /9/03.

Brief encounter

an uneasy glance across the room- a second glance none to soon she’s looking at me that’s for sure- she’s very smart with much allure the guy she's with seems to care- his arm around a waist that's bare she turns him with his back to me- her eyes just say she can be free an uneasy wriggle in my seat- where and when can we meet who is she then and what her name- i sure enjoy this flirting game i reach the bar and get a drink- then ask the barmen who's that in pink he shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly- i haven’t a clue who she can be I’m heading back to my seat- her lovely perfume my nostrils meet i think he's twigged it I saw him glance- our sly glances spoiling the chance he then heads her to the door- she gives that look what’s this for my stomach sinks we've lost our chance- my brief encounter has no romance.

Love.

jobee Love. When I say I love you then, Would you care to hear again Your face reveals nought to me, I feel I need to find some key. Im okay within myself, Would you care to trouble your self, Ever thought to lower your pride, Put personal feelings to one side. Ever thought to be a girl ., With mind and body in a whirl, To walk and talk then jest with me, We'll sit beside some country tree. Holding hands and being nice, Let our lips touch, once or twice, I'll just admire your lovely face, As bodies touch in warm embrace. Lets sit beside that country pond, Where you walk and seem so fond, Where water boatmen skip and play, Protected from the heat of day. By weeping willows and fronded trees, Swaying gently in evenings breeze, Watch ripples form and circle out, And baby ducks go walk about. See speckled sunlight filter down, On shimmering water that makes us frown, And rustling reeds that gently sway, Could it be where fairies play? Tomorrow then do you agree? I'll meet you by the village tree, We'll walk and talk and kiss again, When I say, I love you then. copyright