Fallen soldiers inspire Chesham poet

She sent her poem, entitled 'A Salute' to the British Legion in the Wiltshire town who were so impressed that they have asked if they can include it in a book they are compiling to raise money for Help for Heroes.
It has also been put up in many of the shops which line the procession route.
She said: "My daughter used to be a RAF officer until she was injured and I just felt so moved by the whole situation.
"The more I saw the coffins moving through the town on the television the more choked I was.
"To see that many people line the streets and pay their respects is a wonderful thing and I hope the poem helps to raise some vital money."

WOOTEN BASSETT
A SALUTE

The grass here isn't greener
The streets not paved with gold
But line with those in mourning
For the valiant and the bold
A market town in Wiltshire brings
The country to its knee
As it marks each soldier's passing
In silent dignity.
A hush befalls the High Street
Bartholomew bids farewell
And casts his saintly shadow
Saluting those who fell
The tenor bell tolls soulfully
It calls upon its folk
To remember fallen heroes
Draped in the union cloak
Some stand tall in homage
Whilst others in silence lay -
The honourable and the honoured
We praise you both today.