The First World War

poem by: Josh Rogan
Written on Oct 26, 2016

These are simply my thoughts on this terrible waste of life.

French

Trench

Drench

Stench

 

Tags: sad, anger, depressing, pain, fear,

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Frank Hornby . commented:
I agree with your thoughts Josh.....they're always worth a mench......
Josh Rogan commented:
. . . and I in turn am grateful, and so is Judy Dench (Oh dear, think I'll retire)
Christopher Russon commented:
I think these words discribe the first world war too a t.powerfull words.
Josh Rogan commented:
Thanks for the comment, Christopher, despite the above humour, it is a very serious grim view on a terrible conflict. It was supposed to be the end of all war; not quite true, eh?

 

 

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