'the Somme 1916'
I'm scribbling in incessent rain
and mud has turned to slush.
The stench of death is all about
and god's deserted us.
Last night I saw a young lad die,
he cried his life away.
I felt so bloody helpless -
Will it be me today?
a very great poem indeed sir, a nice way of reminding that death is true lover 10++ yesterday is gone my turn will soon come
Jerry we are all so vulnerable, short but well penned Loved it 'yesterday is gone, live for today and hope(always) for tomorrow'
short but inspiring and thought-provoking and touching. thanks Athena *** words will change the world ***
A very frightening thought so far from home and in the middle of a war. Can feel the powerlessness of the situation. Yet the power of emotion is very strong, it comes through and hits home. Thank you for sharing. RoseAnn
Short but still powerful. Makes you think don't it? I detest war.
will it be me today? touching... I can't help thinking will it be me today too?
A really good write 10 thumbs up WW1 and all war has taken too many of the young!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This is a 10, Jerry. I wish every saber rattler had to memorize this one. Ron