The Call Of Duty Poem by Lucy Burrow

The Call Of Duty

Rating: 4.5


Bravest men we hailed them then
England sent her finest men
The war to end all wars to fight
A cause each one believed was right
And without a thought for their own lives
Left mothers, sisters, lovers, wives.

These were children, barely men
Set to fight a foe, and then
Return to fight another day
Till Fate delivered Judgement Day
Among the mud and stench of war
They rest their bones and breathe no more.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kim Barney 06 September 2016

Very nice. I especially like the last two lines: Among the mud and stench of war They rest their bones and breathe no more. Congrats on having it chosen as poem of the day!

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Tom Allport 06 September 2017

a truthful poem of living and dying in a world of endless dutiful woes? .......................well penned.

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Sarah Persson 06 September 2017

A very well written poem, rhyming beautifully. Congratulations on poem of the day :)

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Rajnish Manga 06 September 2017

The role, contribution and sacrifices of young soldiers will always be looked upon with awe and pride: And without a thought for their own lives Left mothers, sisters, lovers, wives.

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Jayatissa K. Liyanage 06 September 2017

Among the mud and stench of war They rest their bones and breathe no more ........ Yes for the sake of the nation. They are the immortals, a nation should never forget. Exquisitely crafted poem. Congrats for being the member's PoD. Thanks for sharing.X

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Chinedu Dike 12 February 2018

Insightful and lofty verse embellished in poetic rhyme and rhythm. Poignant rendition set aside for sober reflection. Thanks for sharing Lucy and do remain enriched.

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Damian Cranney 07 September 2017

Excellent poem, with historical insight. liked it very much.Damian

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Seema Sharma Rimi 06 September 2017

These were children, barely men Set to fight a foe, and then Return to fight another day Till Fate delivered Judgement Day Among the mud and stench of war Beautiful. 10

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Subhas Chandra Chakra 06 September 2017

A cause each one believed was right And without a thought for their own lives Left mothers, sisters, lovers, wives. These were children, barely men Set to fight a foe, and then Return to fight another day Till Fate delivered Judgement Day Beautiful poem dear poet. Thanks for sharing. 10

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Anita Aparajita Das 06 September 2017

These were children, barely men Set to fight a foe, and then Return to fight another day Till Fate delivered Judgement Day Nicely penned poem. 10

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Lucy Burrow

Lucy Burrow

Nigeria, West Africa
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