Tail-End Charlie
Richard
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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He fights the bite, the endless strain,
Tail-end Charlie, a hero unsung,
their bravery echoes, a debt we've all paid
Belly cold, in the dark he rides,
Of fear and sweat, as the bomber pounds,
He scans the inky black, a watchful eye,
a sacrifice made, for freedom's gain
His fingers grip the guns, a steady hand,
Tail-end Charlie, the lone wolf's cry,
the bomber's shield, the last line of sand
Lancaster's tail, where the danger hides
He knows the danger, the ever-present threat,
Four engines roar, a symphony grim,
but courage unyielding, he won't back down yet
enemy cities, on hallowed grounds
guarding his brothers, their victory sprung
a sleepless vigil, a pouring rain
a bomber's ballet, a deadly hymn
Though history whispers, their names may fade,
for the Messerschmitt's bite, the flak that flies
Icy wind whips, through the perspex dome,
a speck of dust 'gainst the fiery whole
a guardian angel, soaring in the sky
Tail-end Charlie, the loneliest soul,
The bombs fall heavy, a fiery rain,
tracers like streaks, lighting up his home