Published on Monday, 24 April 2023 at 1:51:20 PM
Lest We Forget By Isobel Teh
Over one hundred years ago, a cry for help was made
Men and women signed up bravely, in the war they’d aid
Brave, young soldiers boarded ships, left their motherland
With boots and blades, bombs and packs, rifles were at hand
As the sea was bathed in light, bold men shook and shivered
Steeply climbing towering cliffs, their plan was not delivered
Avoiding mines and dodging bullets, soldiers were attacked
Eagerly facing Turkish troops, cowardice was not lacked
Digging trenches, battles fought, life had turned to hell
Soldiers’ bodies littered the earth, one by one they fell
Harsh conditions, difficult times, determined men pushed through
Without supplies and needing food, the soldiers, they made do 
Pigeons, horses, dogs and cats, standing by troops’ side
Giving comfort, helping out, each risking their hide
Delivering messages, protecting food, animals were so cherished
In places fraught with war and danger, many quickly perished
Persistence, courage, kindness, loyalty, efforts for a win
ANZAC soldiers fought with spirit, never giving in
Many men, both young and old, paid the final price
Only half had made it home, to life in paradise
Now, today, as the bugle plays, we remember them
The brave, young troops who waged our war, and would do it all again
We honour those who fought for us, from commander to cadet
And commemorate their sacrifices, lest we forget
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