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Twas Ever Thus

Gaping premature graves- trenches of war,laid waste, generations,for whom hope was no more Inspired by Paul Nash 1889-1946 Enflish painter http://www.mystudios.com/artgallery/P/Paul-Nash/We-are-Making-a-New-World.html

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L'Nass Shango

Date: 5/26/2009 8:18:00 AM

Artist before us have told how war is hell ... but no one has heard ... nor seen the coming of the absurd ... victor and victim extinct at last ... Thanks for your art, and your gifts of friendship and your wealth of learning ... may we not lose the vision that fires our soul.

Sharon Winter

Date: 5/26/2009 7:19:00 AM

Powerful combination, your words to the painting. Disturbing, sad, true. Love, Shar

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/25/2009 6:36:00 AM

A sad but true observation that is particularly timely here in the states as we celebrate Memorial Day. Excellent write, Brian! Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/25/2009 6:30:00 AM

This holds a powerful punch of truth....somber and meaningful. Amazing poem, Brian.

P Sheart

Date: 5/25/2009 6:10:00 AM

Brian I ditto Cristophers sentiments in my heart. This truly is a powerful write. Thanks for continuing to honor us all with your amazing poetry. Love Light Truth Patricia

Christopher Higgins

Date: 5/25/2009 5:21:00 AM

Powerful write...the innocence taking through war while the war makers sits in comfort with their remote control controlling toy soldiers from faraway..love this write.