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Dark Comedy Makes Light of War

Talk to me of War

And ask of me to comment ?

I would do an injustice to put my thought's into words

So I would rather refer you to

Or point you in the direction or ask you to watch 

A black comedy called 

Blackadder Goes Forth

The Final Episode

Set in the Trenches of World War 1

And if you don't come away 

Bleary eyed with your heart and soul not touched

Then nothing I could ever write or say 

Would make the slightest bit of difference anyway

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Jan Allison

Date: 8/9/2018 5:51:00 PM

What a moving poem and I like the way you put the onus on the reader to make up their own mind and not give yours except through the TV prog. Maybe put a link to the episode Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/9/2018 6:03:00 PM

I can barely type or spell Jan so putting a link is a bit beyond my level of proficiency. I love the way you add pictures, explanation and other bits and pieces onto your poems . It all ads to the reader's experience.

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/9/2018 5:56:00 PM

Cheers Jan . Have you ever seen it or watched it. Its so poignant and touching when they go over the top and it cuts to the poppy fields . I hope this isn't a spoiler alert . Cheers Jan ta