On Guard for Thee

I am a serving member of the Governor General's Foot Guards. Throughout my time with this Regiment, I have had the opportunity to take part in many different activities and training. Throughout my time-in so far, I have met some life long friends, and been exposed to amazing people.It is no surprise then, that while in service to their country, some of these amazing friends and CAF Members have been killed in the line of Duty.

The loss of Cpl Nathan Cirillo strikes deeply into the heart of all military servicemen and their families.  By all accounts Corporal Cirillo was truly a shining star among us. I consider myself lucky and honoured to wear the same uniform as him, and hope that those who knew him will continue to honour his memory and carry on his tradition of professionalism and honour. 

I could not sleep the other night, and images of Cpl Cirillo's beaming smile were foremost in my thoughts when I took to writing this poem to ease my mind.

The following poem is dedicated to Corporal Nathan Frank Cirillo, (23 Dec 1989 – 22 Oct 2014)

---- Corporal Kyle Garrett Crego, GGFG----

All see Me here, as I stand ready,

I see you there, my heart beats steady.
Many come, to wish me well,
Against those who come, to bring us hell.

I've come well dressed, to serve you proper,
I've suited up, I stand here somber.

The world is twisted, Yet I stand tall,
Canada will stand, even if I fall.
You may get me, yet I care not,
For more will join, and undo the damage you wrought.

For Canada is Proud, and we do not waiver.                                           
So cower down and hide; it works in our favour.   
Nothing can undo, what our people have built,
In a time not too far, you'll take our sword to the hilt.

Aground

By your side daily, little seemed amiss,
Now you've faded, morning mist,
Always I'd see you smile and laugh
Now it's me alone, with the aftermath

Forgive me, For I watched you run aground
You could have stopped in time,
but go now, and leave a final yell
A scream that drowns all sound,
As you run your life aground.

How could anyone help,
When you'd hidden all the signs.
Hidden deep down inside,
Those Hidden eyes that cried,
How could we expect to see,
What you fought so hard to hide?

You reached out from time to time,
We didn't see it for what it was
Don't think it was intentional,
No one understood your Hell, 

Do you know that we all cared?
That your pain with us was shared?
There's nothing left to say
You've made your ugly choice,
Your struggle left without a voice.

Gone now from all our lives.
I hope your memory stays true,
Your internal suffering has ended
but now we'll never again have You.

Tonight

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She walks alone on this road Tonight,
People all around, yet still, she's alone Tonight
Feeling dark and lonesome inside she finds herself Tonight
You've ignored her simple needs again Tonight
She's done with this waiting, she's decided: it all ends Tonight.

Sunshine on her skin, she knows she'll feel no longer,
She's beaten, broken, with no way left to get stronger
Fear and desperation have plagued her every moment
They rotted her mind to it's core, their poison, Potent.

She's sorry to those she hurts Tonight,
She wishes she hadn't felt alone in that room of people Tonight
That was the last blow her mind could take Tonight
There was One who could have flown away with her Tonight,
But through ignorance he's denied her wings a safe flight, Tonight

Before the end, with the water running red, she wonders,
Will they think of me after what happens Tonight?
Heart beating out who she was and would be, while outside it thunders
Her savior is out there beyond the rain, but wont be by her side Tonight.

Understand that all she wanted was your love Tonight,
But other things You and the Universe had planned Tonight,
While you laugh and smile without a thought of her, you're clueless,
You should know that she thought about you to the end, to the very last beat, Tonight.



---
Kyle

Sorrow

Whenever I start writing, I normally have a goal in mind with regards to where I would like to take the poem. Not so much with this one though.....

I pretty much just wrote what came to mind and tried to get the feelings down in a way that some readers might actually understand where I'm coming from in this one.

Hope you like it, and, as always, keep the emails coming.
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I'm moving along my own road.
I'm just walking along my road all alone.
There's no one here to share my sorrow.

I get so lost and dont know how,
I get so sad and understand now,
I get so far gone, Never again I vow.

Wish you would come take me Home,
Wish I could live to my own Song,
Wish I could meet you Here: but don't follow.

I'm moving along my own road.
I'm just walking along my road all alone.
There's no one here to share my sorrow.

You're living life so well Now,
You're trying to, but can't shake me off Now,
It Hurts to say it, but you're Lost Now,

Hey You, You're deep in my heart, I vow.
YesYou, My kisses, you'd always allow
Oh You, You're So Far Past my level now.


I'm moving along my own road.
I'm just walking along my road all alone.
There's no one here to share my sorrow.

Please now, just take me home,
Let me gaze in eyes that once Shone,
Please just get me away from this show.

I won't settle down unless you promise to lay it to waste,
And I won't calm myself until This promise, you make.
And I wont follow your guidelight until this chance you take.

I'm moving along my own road.
I'm just walking along my road all alone.
There's no one here to share my sorrow.

And If you hesitate at my offer this night,
And you don't want to hold me tight,
I wont bother you: and leave this very night.

It doesn't matter;
after all that's Said.
It doesn't matter;
after all that's done,
It doesn't matter;
No more tears I'll Shed,
It doesn't matter;
Just keep looking out for number One.

Hey, after all, it's My own Road.
Hey; It's Fine, I'll Walk it all alone.
Hey, To myself,  I'll keep my own sorrow.

Sleeping Beauty

Insomnia is probably one of the worst things I've ever had to deal with. It ruins entire weeks, drains your energy, causes stress to loved ones and just taints day to day experiences. However, it also provides someone like me with alot of time where everyone else is asleep, leaving the world fairly empty and quiet. I've been able to finish countless papers for school and write a few poems during my sleepless nights.
It also gives you the chance to see others in their most innocent state: asleep.




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It gets late one cold night,
So you're here in my bed.
Smiling, I turn off the light.
Careful not to wake you,
I always fear that I might.

I tip-toe in and lay beside you quietly
I hesitate before I kiss you:
You're sleeping so peacefuly.
Dreaming, Of what, I wish I knew.

A delicate smile shapes your lips,
So full and always so soft;
Perfectly parted, awaiting my kiss.
But I dare not intrude;
On a dream that gives you such bliss.
I`m afraid Id feel too rude,
So this chance Ì sadly miss.

"But wait", I muse: I'm Brave, I'm Bold!
I sneak an arm around your shoulder,
Now in my arms, you're mine to hold,
My heart's alone no longer.

In your sleeping ear, an important truth is Told:
"I love you, Dear! I love you!"
And I hope it finds you, and even in your dreams means more to you than Gold.