Wargames

Archie fell, shot, in the bullet strewn street
And when tea was ready he leapt to his feet



Adapted 6 October 2021
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Leffanta Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 11:14 AM
Straight from Paderborn tales? Enjoyed!
Cunningham Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:21 AM
When food is on the table war can take a back seat lol. Good one Terry. Tom
Flood Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 3:59 AM
Thanks, Tom. Dragged out of an acrostic from a while ago, so it’s not new, but I think that was the remit.
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