Tail-End Charlie
Richard
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Belly cold, in the dark he rides,
Lancaster's tail, where the danger hides
Tail-end Charlie, the loneliest soul,
a speck of dust 'gainst the fiery whole
Four roar, a symphony grim,
a bomber's ballet, a hymn
He scans the inky black, a watchful eye,
the Messerschmitt's bite, the flak that flies
His fingers the guns, a steady hand,
the bomber's shield, last line of sand
Tail-end Charlie, a hero unsung,
guarding his brothers, their victory sprung
Icy wind whips, the perspex dome,
tracers like streaks, lighting up home
He fights the bite, the endless strain,
sleepless vigil, a pouring rain
Of fear and sweat, the bomber pounds,
enemy cities, on hallowed grounds
bombs fall heavy, a fiery rain,
a sacrifice made, for freedom's gain
He knows the danger, the ever-present threat,
but courage unyielding, he won't back down yet
history whispers, their names may fade,
their bravery echoes, a debt we've all paid
Tail-end Charlie, the lone wolf's cry,
a guardian angel, soaring in the sky