Davyreilly

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Davyreilly
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Born in Glasgow 1948. I wrote a book called Oot the Windae which is my story written in verse, being brought up the oldest of 5 boys in the east end of Glasgow. Also the author of several children’s books. You can find my work at www.johnnynod.com

  March 2024     2 days ago

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The Unknown Soldier

The Unknown Soldier

I am the Unknown Soldier and you’re standing on my grave
but please don't confuse me with one considered brave.
I was eighteen years old when I answered the call,
went over the top and one of the first to fall.
I didn't...

– by David Reilly

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My Nan

My Nan

 
In the beginning before time began,
Long before dinosaurs and long before man.
Long before the stars had a sky.
Long before the oceans when the earth was dry.
There were no rivers and there were no seas.
There were no forests, no...

– by David Reilly

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The Gift

THE GIFT

A special gift has been given to me
which helps me look where I once used to see.
My eyes now question that once took for granted
though seeds of contentment are firmly planted.
after all these years the pleasure I found
when I...

– by David Reilly

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I can feel this ladies pain. My wife said the worst experience a woman can have is to leave a maternity ward without a baby. your poem is well thought through and I believe this excellent piece of work will help you through. Well done 

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wow. What a compliment thank you.

10 days ago

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hi Jn your right that should have said. Paradoxically to who killed cock robin. I went after the sparrow. Lol

15 days ago

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Perhaps we can all one day get together
Perhaps to Scotland for a little blether. (Carry the thread on)

24 days ago

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Really enjoyed this. Very well written and glad I am not in his shoes. Well done.

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So many good poems but this is a fine tribute to a mostly unsung hero and we all have one. We take her for granted and don’t realise her worth until she is not there. Thank you for reminding us.

2 months ago

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