Viv Wigley Poet Nonet

War- Christmas the Truce

Guns fell silent, nervous heads appeared,
one by one from the trenches climbed,
for a short while no-one feared,
some spoke while others mimed.
They kicked a football,
hugged fellow man.
Peace to all.
We can
stop


In memory of the Christmas truce in 1914, when men from both sides,
for a brief period, forgot their differences. For contest 'It's Christmas time again', sponsor Broken Wings

November 26th, 2017

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Beautiful Scars December 20, 2017 at 10:48 AM viv, what a poignant poem, great job, congrats :) -luloo

Constance La France December 19, 2017 at 12:17 PM Viv, congratulations on your win in my contest, your poem touched me deeply, war is such a terrible thing and to imagine both sides putting aside their guns even if just for a little while, brings a tear.

Kim Rodrigues December 19, 2017 at 9:01 AM Congrats, Viv! How we all want for peace to stay...always! Hugs :)

James Inman December 19, 2017 at 7:47 AM A great story and a well written poem Viv.

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2017 at 3:37 AM I remember this dramatic moment from history, how blikety blakety emotional it was (those funny words are cussing words, it was that emotional). Your talent captured and delivered - congratulations to us, no - I mean congrats to you! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Anisha Dutta December 18, 2017 at 10:44 PM So nice to recollect.Wonderful. Big Congrats to win

Andrea Dietrich November 26, 2017 at 7:06 PM I do recall this wonderful story and you were very wise to do it in nonet form. This story actually crossed my mind to do myself!! But if i use it, I will do triolet or something very different! Viv Wigley November 27, 2017 at 1:03 AM Yes, Andrea, the words 'Christmas' and 'war' tend to bring the 1914 footy match to mind. I look forward to seeing your composition, as always, Viv x

Andrea Dietrich November 26, 2017 at 7:04 PM Viv, I liked that "keep calm and carry on" Yes, I am that sort. It's all the English blood in me!! Now on to your poem

Jan Allison November 26, 2017 at 4:39 AM ... and then the guns fell silent and they played football, a story I will never forget from my history lessons at school. I had thought of writing on the same theme but there is nothing I could write that would beat this. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Viv Wigley November 26, 2017 at 11:15 AM I'm sure you will surprise and amaze us, Jan. Although you won't be including any poop. I hope :) Viv x

Arthur Vaso November 26, 2017 at 2:35 AM Amazing, loved this, I had read of this in a recent article! Viv Wigley November 27, 2017 at 6:30 AM Vimy ridge was one of the highlights for me, Arthur, I think it is the most beautiful and poignant memorial anywhere. Stunning. Also, everyone should witness the last post being sounded at the Menin gate in their lifetime. Equally moving. Regards, Viv Arthur Vaso November 26, 2017 at 10:05 PM That must have been amazing, I would love to visit Somme and Vimy Ridge. Viv Wigley November 26, 2017 at 2:48 AM Thanks, Arthur, I was privileged to walk the ground where one of the matches took place while on a Battlefield tour of the Somme a couple of years back. Regards, Viv