They took my clothes. They shaved my head. I was given a prisoner number. I was no longer a human


Another night. Another bombing raid. Will this mission be the one when we don't make it back


Yesterday's Voices: Runaway

by Dee Phillips

Published 9 August 2013

I was born a slave. I belong to the master. But tonight I will escape and I will never go back.


Yesterday's Voices: Vietnam

by Dee Phillips

Published 31 October 2014

Every day we went on patrol.
The Viet Cong were everywhere.
Hiding in jungles. Hiding in villages.
We had to find them before they found us.


I wait in the trench. The big guns boom all night. Tomorrow we go over the top. Will I ever see my home again


Pirate

by Dee Phillips

Published 31 October 2014

One day we saw a treasure ship.
Up went our black flag.
They fired their guns. We fired back.
They tried to escape but we were too fast...


I wait deep below the arena. Soon it will be my turn to fight. I am a gladiator now. I must kill or be killed


Yesterday's Voices: Titanic

by Dee Phillips

Published 9 August 2013

The ship is sinking. I don't want to die in the icy sea. When will help come Who will save us


Yesterday's Voices: Viking

by Dee Phillips

Published 31 October 2014

We wait in the early morning darkness.
Soon we will attack.
My axe and sword are ready.
Viking blood runs through my veins.


Life was hard in my village in Poland.
So I came to America.
I have little money and I don't speak English.
Will my dream of a better life come true


Yesterday's Voices: Samurai

by Dee Phillips

Published 31 October 2014

We face each other on the battlefield.
Two proud samurai.
Revenge burns in my heart.
Here is where it ends.


I carried messages for the Resistance.
Secret messages from fighter to fighter.
There were German soldiers everywhere.
I was always in danger.