Anzac Day

Anzac Day

Day of shining medals.

With each marching step 
they clink solemnly the nation's gratitude

upon proud chests.

There are medals for peace-keepers, too.

Rightly so;

but only a few for peace-makers.

The peace-makers press on determinedly,

undaunted, undecorated

and undisturbed.

© Ken Rookes 2016