Terry Miller Poet Rhyme

Os Ted Briggs

Floating, adrift in icy water; like discarded driftwood
(his Commander, Warrand, bravely stepped aside to let him pass)
the sole survivor so thought Ted; of the proud and mighty Hood.
Then came Bill, and Bob, three, from one thousand four hundred eighteen
ripped and torn apart from Admirals to seamen second class.
Brave souls all, who crossed the bar that day, a crew, a brotherhood
through a flaw in Hood's design. They knew; The Royal Navy brass.




Just before 06:00 on 24th May 1941, HMS Hood was struck by several German shells, exploded, and sank within 3 minutes, with the loss of all but three of her crew of 1418; Midshipman William Dundas, Able Seaman Bob Tilburn, and Ordinary Signalman Ted Briggs. The British Admiralty was aware of her vulnerable deck armour
 
Julyme Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: William Kekaula Placed 3rd. 
Date wrote: 23-July-2021

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Eve Roper August 15, 2021 at 7:42 PM Wow! Great written encounter, Terry, Congratulations on your win. Terry Miller August 16, 2021 at 3:11 AM Thank you Eve

Paula Goldsmith August 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM Congratulations on your win. "OS Ted Briggs" is a creative story/write. So sad so many had to die. Will man ever learn about peace??? Have a blessed day with your win............... Terry Miller August 16, 2021 at 3:12 AM Thank you, Paula; man will never learn peace, I'm afraid.

Sam Kauffman August 15, 2021 at 9:50 AM Terry, congratulations on you win. The story lives through your words. A tragedy that never needed to happen is one that is a vivid lesson that truly does need to be told and retold. All the best to you! Terry Miller August 16, 2021 at 3:13 AM Thank you Sam, a tragedy among many that we all should not let be forgotten.

William Kelii Kekaula August 14, 2021 at 9:11 PM I do remember the horrific entanglement with the German battleship Bismarck in our history class and films, Terry, nonetheless your portrayal bears an earthy feel that tugs at the heart. My compliments for your honorable placement my friend, Aloha! Terry Miller August 15, 2021 at 1:14 AM Thank you William for the placement, your kind words, and for running the contest.

Eve Roper July 25, 2021 at 6:53 PM Wonderful write and interesting, and important part of history. Terry , thank you for sharing. It is a shame that so many had to die, but those 3 men to live to tell their story. Good luck in the contest. Soup mail. Hugs Eve Terry Miller August 15, 2021 at 1:14 AM Thank you Eve for your kind words.