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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     12 hours ago

Submitted Poems 8 total

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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The Ragman

THE RAGMAN
 
He gave you fair warning whenever he came
though the tune he played was never the same
in a neighbouring street a bugler played
and it wasn’t the lifeboys or boys brigade
all the young mothers gripped with fear
as this dreaded...

– by David Reilly

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Christmas Eve

CHRISTMAS EVE

The night was silent but not one of us slept
and all about the hoose our parents crept.
We lay very still pretending to sleep
through half shut eyes a continual peep.
Has he been yet said a little voice,
get back to sleep or...

– by David Reilly

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added 1 month ago
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God Help Me.

God Help Me

God when I am lonely
Help me find companionship
When I am angry and bitter
Help me find forgiveness
When I am not thinking
Help me find inspiration
When my world is confused
Help me find contentment
And in this my hour of...

– by David Reilly

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added 2 months ago
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The Ultimate Indignity

The Ultimate Indignity

Born after the war and a baby boomer,
a generation of song and unparalleled humour.
We have witnessed change like never before,
In a world so removed from those dark days of war.
Now things are happening that is ever so...

– by David Reilly

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added 3 months ago
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Thank you all for the support. Very delicate subject.

1 month ago

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I can sympathise with the author, I put on a mask as a disguise everyone thinks I am good.

1 month ago

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wow. What a review. Thank you all very much.

2 months ago

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Never mind. Love the crutch to lean on.

2 months ago

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wow. Thank you for your kind words. It means so much to me. I have written a book called Oot The Windae which is now on sale on Amazon. I have also written several children’s books which I am putting on also. Thanks again. 

3 months ago

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Gosh thank you every one who has commented on my work, I was expecting a lot of grief but exact opposite is In fact, all I ever get is well done. Thanks again.

3 months ago

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Well done to you Susan. Where do you get the inspiration from?

3 months ago

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I am not a religious person but this poem kept making me go back and back again until I got a better understanding of the poets message. Still captivated. Well done

3 months ago

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two different worlds , fairy tales and the real world. I am in fairy land,

4 months ago

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thank you very much for your kind words. So surprised the response to The Unknown Soldier. The amount of people who love it. Specially vets.

4 months ago

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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 

6 months 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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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