John Michaels Poet Haiku

The Great War

Scores of suffering
stalwart soldiers stand steadfast
in scarlet-soaked soil

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(C) John C Michaels, 2014

Submitted on the centenary of The Great War (4th August 2014), in memory of the sacrifice 
of those who are no longer with us and to whom we owe so much.

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Janis Medders Tobechi September 1, 2017 at 10:15 AM Skillful use of alliteration. I had to do some research as I had never heard WW I called this. Now I remember hearing about the guns of August. A wonderful haiku.

Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2017 at 7:58 PM great use of alliteration, my friend! John Michaels February 18, 2017 at 6:40 AM Many thanks for your (continued) kind comments!

Skat A January 30, 2016 at 11:31 AM john, A great pleasure to find and read your pen today. Love -- SKAT -- John Michaels February 12, 2017 at 4:35 AM Thanks, SKAT. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

Nathan D. December 6, 2014 at 11:59 PM I must mirror my girls comments below. John Michaels February 12, 2017 at 4:34 AM Thank you for your comments.

Poet Destroyer A August 28, 2014 at 2:15 PM Hi John, wow, not only is that a haiku. It's packed with alliteration. A perfect 7.... Love Linda John Michaels February 12, 2017 at 4:33 AM I do like a bit of alliteration in a Haiku and sometimes - just sometimes - a *lot* of alliteration. Thanks for your comments, Linda.

Robert Lindley August 19, 2014 at 6:44 PM A summation that clearly represents knowledge of the massive sacrifice made! Clearly a very high level Haiku!!! John Michaels February 12, 2017 at 4:34 AM Thank you for your very kind comments. We must never forget what they sacrified for us. All the best.