Poems

A haunting chorus of verses rises from the scarred beaches of Gallipoli, where the poet mourns a fallen friend while wrestling with the larger tragedy of war. Through stark, lyrical images—shrapnel‑filled skies, trembling dunes, and the quiet pleading of a prayer—the collection captures both the brutality of combat and the fragile moments of humanity that linger amid the chaos.

The poems shift from vivid battlefield snapshots to tender observations of nature and unexpected companionship, such as a stray Turkish trench dog that offers a brief, unsettling solace. Interwoven with solemn reflections on loss, duty, and the hope for redemption, the work balances stark realism with a yearning for peace, inviting listeners to feel the lingering echo of a conflict that reshaped countless lives.