Preparations For Victory Poem by Edmund Blunden

Delusional and a sense of grim romanticism in here. I found a bit of humor in this as well. Classic poetic technique. Touche!

Great poem and wonderful ideas and word power. I likes it very much.

ends in grave the victory of human being thanks for this attempt

Days or eternities like swelling waves Surge on, and still we drudge in this dark maze; ~ excellent poem penned

CONGRATS being chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The Modern Poem Of The Day.

FINAL: Brilliantly worded and powerful poem about The WW. I have enjoyed tremendously

THREE: The imagery and emotions in the poem convey the struggle faced by those caught in the midst of conflict

TWO: The speaker, who is a soldier, tries to remain optimistic and focused on his duty, but he cannot ignore the grim reality of his surroundings.

ONE: Preparations For Victory by Edmund Blunden reflects the disillusionment and horrors of World War I. The poem contrasts the beauty of nature with the devastation and suffering caused by the war.