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Posts: Joined: 1st Jan 1970 | That is such a nice story Shirley. I love poppies, such a simple yet beautiful flower. Wolf, “do not stand by my gave and weep” is one of my favourite poems, thanks’ for posting it and the others they are all lovely poems. |
Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 09:48 on 8th November 2008 They are lovely poems Wolf. So sad that we are losing a new generation to war now. My father-in-law managed to survive the whole of the 2nd World War in the army. He was in the Eighth Army fighting Rommel's army in the desert and then he marched across Europe as part of the liberators and ended up in Italy at the end of the war. Terry said he saw some terrible sights at the concentration camps and never wanted to talk about his war experience especially as he lost most of his friends. Terry is very proud of him. He died nearly 20 years ago and i never met him. My mother-in-law was in the Land Army. My own parents were too young to be in the services in the war although my mother has great stories of life in those war years. My step father was in the navy in the war. It is important to tell our children so that the sacrifice is never forgotten. |
L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:19 on 8th November 2008 I agree, lovely poems Wolf. |
Wolf Posts: 3423 Joined: 9th Jul 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 06:22 on 9th November 2008 Rememberance Day is something I will never forget as long as I live. I remember going to the war memorial services with my grandparents when I was very young and proudly wearing a poppy. The OdeFOR THE FALLEN by Laurence Binyon With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal They went with songs to the battle, they were young, They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: They mingle not with their laughing comrades again, But where our desires and hopes profound, As the stars shall be bright when we are dust,
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Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 11:07 on 9th November 2008 Thanks Wolf for sharing. They are all beautiful! |
Harry E Wheeler Posts: 171 Joined: 3rd Feb 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 12:51 on 9th November 2008 I chose not to post this in the regular poetry segment.
November 11. The day each year is the eleventh of November On which we pause, reflect, and remember The sacrifice made by so many for so few And our vow to prevent wars we renew We forget not one who fell in his trench With the smell of the dying and stench Of decay………….. Oh, God, why were they sent to their private hell How they suffered, no one can tell In countries that were not of their birth Many were buried beneath hostile earth Others to suffer deprivation and despair Yet no politician could offer a single prayer To ask that the suffering and misery could end They selfishly chose to pretend That those valiant warriors did not die in vain Yet another war starts again and again And at the end of each New Year We once again shed a tear And wear a poppy to represent blood That was spilled in a far off land “Let it stop” Is the universal cry But it seems their is none willing to try All we can do is say a prayer of our own To ask that the souls of the fallen rest not alone And remain forever in God’s loving hands A prayer for peace throughout all lands (No copyright!) . |
Harry E Wheeler Posts: 171 Joined: 3rd Feb 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 13:16 on 9th November 2008 If I offended anyone by requesting that Copyright be observed regarding my poetry I apologise. To simplfy my statement, I suggested that my words should not be used to benefit (usually financial) another (copyright law).If I choose to share my poetry with my friends, including POE, then that is my pregrogative. I believe the matter of offensive wording at these forums was recently discussed, and where it was acceptable for one to, within reason, speak his/her mind. I have simply done just that. Ialso believe that if anyone finds my request unreasonable they not post their objection in this public forum; rather, they should email me privately where the matter can be discussed amicably My reference to the subject of naming poets was purely in order for the reader to access the author. |
Harry E Wheeler Posts: 171 Joined: 3rd Feb 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 13:53 on 9th November 2008 It is, I believe, Mary Frye wrote the untitled poem beginning **Do not stand on my grave and weep** Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem (1914-1918) whose first line reads **The Garden called Gethsemane** |
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 14:59 on 9th November 2008 I hope I speak for all when I say that we honor your request to Copyright your poetry. We are so very happy that you are here to share it with your POE family and would never dream of taking offence. You poem above is beautiful. I have a very soft spot for war poetry. |
L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:13 on 9th November 2008 Ditto what Sue just said Harry, poetry about war is always very moving I think. |