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