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Great Uncle Albert

In Arras field he watched that day
A flash of light against the grey,
High explosives whistled all around
And fallen thousands filled the ground.
Kentish man against the wall,
He had defended to the last;
A fleeting life--
So briefly did it pass.

One of the Lost generation  of World War ONE 1918

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Harry Horsman

November 8, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Your poem, Brian speaks for so many of us, so many of my ancestor perished in that war. The poem, brings to light the horror, yet have the human race learned anything?, we know they have not. Again thank you for the wonderful poet you are...

Brian Strand

November 9, 2020 at 1:06 AM

Harry,thankyou I learned about both my WWW1 lost heroes when writing family chapbooks,sadly at arms length after their younger siblings had passed on ,which is always the way when we are younger

Robert Lindley

September 10, 2020 at 8:33 AM

While searching If found this wonderful piece. I being a huge history buff and a poet as well-- it connected with me deeply and instantly. You are indeed a fine poet and a well versed rhyming artist too. This is a gem and a fav to add to my fav list. A great find this morn, thanks . God bless...

Brian Strand

September 10, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Yes Robert,Albert his uncle,was my Dad's second initial,and after his death I started my family tree research on both my paternal and maternal sides.Like you history being a fav subject,I traced maternal back to circa 1500,and paternal to 1640's writing a chapbook upon each.Yes Robert although I now write mainly open form ,rhyme often occurs(to me the poem is always the focus

Constance La France

November 10, 2019 at 11:48 AM

Brian, such an emotional Elegy, wonderfully penned !

Brian Strand

November 10, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Many thanks Constance

Poet Destroyer A

March 2, 2012 at 8:33 PM

BRIAN... CONGRATULATIONS ..ON YOUR WONDERFUL WIN~ Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 1, 2012 at 9:00 AM

congrats Brian on a brilliamt write and exciting win for this candid write on the sadness of war and lives lost luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

March 1, 2012 at 5:24 AM

Congratulations on your win in Dana'lynn's contest Brian. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson

February 29, 2012 at 9:38 PM

So many good men lost to war. We will never know what they might have given the world had they not died so young. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi

February 29, 2012 at 6:08 PM

We lost so many..and continue to do so!Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Andrew Crisci

November 27, 2009 at 11:40 PM

Sir Brian Strand, your Elegy has touched me deeply...your words are very moving and inspiring. God bless you for honoring the memory of your great uncle Albert. Congratulations on being featured this week. Kindest Regards, Andrew.

Sara Kendrick

November 27, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Nicely done tribute to Great Uncle Albert in this poem that is featured this week. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

Janette Fisher

November 25, 2009 at 10:34 AM

Brian - another beautiful piece - many congrats on it being featured this week. Rgds Janette

Jared Pickett

November 25, 2009 at 10:25 AM

Congrats on this wonderful poem being featured this week Brian...Keep em' comin'.....:JP}

Iolanda Scripca

November 23, 2009 at 7:46 PM

Interesting poem. Congratulations on your being featured this week. Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Iolanda

James Fraser

November 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Many congratulations on your poetry being shared with us this week Brian >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 23, 2009 at 8:41 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Brian. Love, Carol

Anthony Nutter

November 23, 2009 at 3:08 AM

Excellent write and well deserving selection for being featured this week. Best wishes and keep writing. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

James Marshall Goff

November 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM

great feature! Brian! congrats! you bring the reader directly into your words! nice! jimbo

Carrie Richards

November 22, 2009 at 5:43 PM

A fine tribute, and a lasting legacy to this man! Congratulations on having this poem featured this week! ~ Carrie

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