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The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915-16, also known as the Battle of Gallipoli or the Dardanelles Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. The Turks won the battle and lost the war.

 

‘Gallimaufry’ is a confused jumble of things. The word is derived from ‘gallant’ = finely dressed or with pleasure and ‘mafrer’ = to gorge oneself. It also pertains to an array of different opinions.

Wars still confuse me, but then I am an incorrigible idealist.

 

This poem was written for Jueju contest on the theme of Jumble

Turkish Delight Jumble ‘Glorious’ gallimaufry crumbles confusion in vain entrenched in Gallipoli still no sense derived from pain 27th March 2017

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Date: 4/13/2017 4:11:00 PM
You put a unique spin on every poem you write, Kai, and that's a good thing! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim
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Date: 4/3/2017 8:54:00 AM
Meaningful write Kai. Also, an informative one.
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 4/3/2017 9:44:00 AM
Thank you James
Date: 4/2/2017 7:57:00 PM
that last line really sums up the feel. NO SENSE in wars at all!! Good one.
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Date: 4/3/2017 3:18:00 AM
Thank you Andrea. No sense, just nonsense and we must rise to the challenge...
Date: 4/2/2017 4:57:00 PM
Kai congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Jueju , your poems are always interesting
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Date: 4/3/2017 3:19:00 AM
Thank you for sponsoring the contest. I like to learn about new (for me) poetry forms. Many wishes, Kai
Date: 3/27/2017 3:57:00 PM
This is a very worthy entry for the contest, Kai. Like you I see no sense in wars...I much prefer love & peace (though I also like the edible Turkish delight:) Regards // paul
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Date: 3/28/2017 1:56:00 AM
Thanks Paul. Yesterday I watched a movie about peaceful rebellion. Ping pong balls with oppositional messages written on them, thrown down public stairs in 'Teheran' and also balloons with heliums and triggers. Our poetry speaks so little in comparison...
Date: 3/27/2017 2:11:00 PM
So glad for your notes, makes perfect sense, well done Kai...
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Date: 3/28/2017 1:58:00 AM
Thanks Charlie. I like the word gallimaufry...are those words one learns through word finder....

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