The Great Trust (1914-1918 Sonnet)

This is brilliant Chris! I'm studying Wilfred Owen at the moment and this poem is definitely a tribute to the war poets ;)

Magic xxx

Thanks Magic; I don't often say this of my own work...but I like this one myself. Wilfred Owen; my hero and to think that he nearly made it out of that hell. What a wealth of potentially beautiful work he took with him and we were denied but at least what he left behind was history written with a terrible beauty.

Chris XX

You do write well. What a powerful poem this is.

Thanks SC...My favourite subject, as you might have guessed ;) (you don't write so bad yourself missus;)

threeleafshamrock, you are a very good writer. Your poem highlights the love and sacrifice offered up for others. I am half Irish and half French. Mom is a Norris, from northern Ontario. Cheers, Richard LP

Thanks Richard for the kind words. Irish/French; nice combination and not as volatile as some...unless someone gets us really mad lol. Thanks again.

TLS, I'm from Rouyn-Noranda in northern Quebec, way up north, 350 miles NW of Montreal. It's mining country. Throughout Quebec, there are many Irish married to French Canadians. Also, many children came from England prior to and during the war, especially the Battle of Britain to protect them from German bombings. My dad was seconded from Canada's Armed Forces to work with British Bomber Command, for two years during that battle. Many of the bomber pilots were Canadian. He was part of the team that planned the retaliation against German cities. Cheers, from Truro. RLP

Still relevant today Chris and very moving. sarah x

Thanks Sarah. Love reading about this period; it is so emotive. Just started re-reading 'Birdsong' (I think it was chuck that reminded me about it), brilliant book, if you are interested.

Chris XX

I have it Chris. I agree its brilliant. sarah x

new threeleafshamrock I agree with Sarah. But loved ones in Helamnd some so young? we must see exta safe armour suits, and clothing and vehicles and best care hospitals. In our times they never wrote and we never knew where they were, I remeber gas masks bit and siren like a police siren horrible.blackout blinds as alittle girl and under the bed or neighbours air raid shelter. Doodle bug. I was about 6. Pray peace and all stop fighting aye.yhey say children eat to much! in ou times never had enough to go round? always borrowed bowl sugar, 1/- for slot tv. eggs luxury. Oh stop moaning ok!
julie cavalcaderl

Tough times Julie; I can only imagine. I grew up in the aftermath but luckily for me things became more affluent into the 60's. We still had less than they do today but we had values that I feel are being (or have been) eroded. There are pros and cons and they used to balance but I somehow think the scales are tipping in a dangerous direction. I fear for future generations but who knows, maybe they'll prove me wrong.

'It was then creations’ king was brought to fore,
alliance questioned; affirmation sought,
amongst the screams and bloody spattered gore,
that on the side of righteousness they fought.'

This is amazing! I honestly think this is one of your best, Chris, a big well done!

Nathan.

Cheers Nathan ;) How was the holiday?