Dave Timperley Poet Rhyme

Fading

The roar in his ears was fading now,
Not much longer the sergeant said.
The stink of cordite was fading now,
As he looked around at all the dead.
The shroud of smoke was fading now,
The gunfire that caused him to fear.
Machine gun chatter was fading now,
As the advancing enemy drew near.
All went quiet as they passed him by,
His thoughts were fading now.
He lay there wondering what to do
His mind was fading now.
He stood once more in that hell.
Looking at himself amid red snow,
All has faded for him now.
© Dave Timperley 24/10/2019

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Harry Horsman October 31, 2019 at 2:38 AM Awesome imagery, of how it is, straight and to the point, love the truth here. Dave Timperley October 31, 2019 at 7:58 AM Thank you Harry, always good to get a compliment from you Sir. God Bless. D.

Paul Callus October 24, 2019 at 12:26 PM Your suggestive, expressive imagery strikes home, Dave. Flashes pertaining to somebody who was there and experienced it all...right till the very end. Regards // paul Dave Timperley October 24, 2019 at 12:35 PM Thank you Paul, my mind turns to Remembrance more at this time of year. God Bless. D.

Heidi Sands October 24, 2019 at 10:40 AM Wow, what a powerful poem, so well written Dave!! Well done :) Dave Timperley October 24, 2019 at 11:17 AM Thank you Heidi, always nice to hear from you. God Bless. D.