On Remembrance Day

In his early nineties time has left him gray
He plays on his flute in the park every day
A seasoned old warrior a survivor of World War Two
To play on his flute something he likes to do
Unmarried without children he never had a wife
Though he has had a few sexual affairs in his life
One who knows how people live in Countries elsewhere
As he has traveled and worked in the big World out there
Old Dave is a carefree and a likeable bloke
He enjoys a few beers and everyday a few cigarettes does smoke
He says he will not die of nicotine induced cancer or alcohol poisoning and more living of him ahead
Though of old age he reckons he will be found dead
His war medals for bravery on his coat lapel he does not display
As he plays on his flute in the park on Remembrance Day.