No Black Out 1940

We are touching history through your memories Harry, well told.'

A difficult time in history but I imagine moments took on extrordinary meaning in the shadow of possible death. They would have truly known the meaning of living in the moment.

I was not born then, but It had to be a sad time in history. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

This is a stunning tanka, illuminating a sad chapter in history.

My father remembers asking his mother what street lights were the first time he saw them lit in England. He was probably about 5. Now we cuss the light pollution!!! If only we truly knew. Great tanka, yet again you have us all thinking.

Dear Harry, I expect your father told you of the time the gas lamps had to be used. I can hardly imagine what it is like to be seeing "enemy bombs raining down." An extraordinary tanka! Love, Carolyn

Great tanka from way back in time! Like Lucilla I was not yet born, but history is there to teach all....lest we forget! // paul

Hi Harry; this is good. I was not born then, but thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Touching picture of 1940, harry

excellent, we have computers in our now you know lol, love it it is so graphic xx

Just think of all the time passed since then, harry. you have seen so much. WE have seen so much!!!

Brilliant, pardon the pun! Loved this one!

And boy didn't they rain. Incredible guile and togetherness in those days. Nice one Harry, and very fitting for today's celebrations. Have a lovely weekend <*> James.