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No More (ode to the unknown boys of the First World War) Written by Steve Cooke No more will he look into the eyes of his Mother, No more will he see his Brothers smile, No more will he feel love. No more will he fish, and climb the trees of England Or marvel at the voice of the nightingale. For he is Sixteen and a Man, He has done is duty by his Country, Taken the shrapnel, which exploded over him Like a Bright light sent from an avenging God. He sees the dark approaching But he can take it, for he is an Englishman No more will he hear the whistle to advance No more the frost and Snow No more the fear of being killed For I am no More Remember me Mother.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/17/2012 5:53:00 AM
Wow.I awestruck, by this touching write.Well enjoyed .
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Date: 9/14/2011 12:25:00 AM
amazing write! This inspired me to write a war poem. you should check it out, its called "The big oak tree" after all, without yours, i would not have made this.
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Date: 8/6/2011 7:12:00 AM
wow..this is really powerful Steven. I enjoyed the read...Thanks
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Date: 8/3/2011 9:31:00 AM
Splendid work. A wonderful and passionately vocal tribute to those who needed their voice to be heard!
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Date: 7/25/2011 4:06:00 PM
So sad, war is a crime that takes some of the best. Your poem is filled with the evocative sadness that the emptiness of war gives. .......My poem "What Is Left" was written for the situation in Canada but I guess it isn't different in any of the western world's nations.
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Date: 7/25/2011 9:07:00 AM
powerful poetry Steven. Excellent. A hearty welcome to the soup!
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Date: 7/20/2011 8:07:00 PM
wow! well expressed... enjoyed your poem,, have yourself a wonderful and blessed day,..p.d.
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Date: 7/20/2011 6:59:00 AM
I have read your poetry today and in my mind it is an interesting and excellent piece Steven. I will return again soon to read more of your writings. Love, Carol
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