Poetry / No Second Chance

There came a shout, the day war broke out, I trembled at the dreaded hour, I remember too the fear, the day so clear, when milk went sour. Across the fields a chilling wind blew but there was more to come, when from deep inside Mother Earth the sound of a harrowing drum. The neat beat was not of feet, but a warning sent from high, of shattered lives and limbs, sadly men pledged to die. What price we pay for this strip of cherished flag, this love , this passion for freedom, my friend? It has I think everything to do with, where free we stand in the end. But cast a look around the land, slide on horse behind St George and use your sword of steel , kill Dragon but of course. Then men were men, they still must needs be so, for good, hope and glory afore we die or go. All men love a dream, amen to that I say. Start now on it today. Today. Then tomorrow means future less by one; lives whirled away at speed. Reflect exactly how we might have won with one, one more deed. Amen.

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June 17, 2008

wordwan

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I like this. I dunno if anybody else will, but I feel your theme approach unique.

Thank you.

Heather
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June 12, 2008

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I really like this poem and the way that you approached war itself. It’s descriptive words of days gone by, was what I loved most. Also, incorporating the St. George flag into the poem, gave the person reading this a sense of the geography or, who was involved in this war.

Everyone who goes into war and pledges their life, knows the chances that they take and the life they might lose. You put in into perspective very well with your poem. Lives given, freedom’s reward and each person paved the way for us.

I wouldn’t change anything with this poem, (except check your coma placements).

You’re a wonderful writer!

Take care..
Rhonda