Wootten Bassett

There is a town up for rent,  its inhabitant's spent
From the constant grieving that sees no a leaving
Please send us one back that survived an attack
So we can retire this black take these funeral suits back 
There high street's a runway for funeral carriage
The tarmac's being ripped up from the constant barrage
So withdraw all the horses and silence the gun's
and pray for the memories of those lost to the War
Leave noble Wootten Bassett to cry no more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Groves Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 7:41 PM
I really enjoyed this poem, I like the way you take something that is usually taboo and put a modern tqist one it. Thank you so much for a lovely comment, it is appreciated. I would ask you to return the favor and read some of my poetry and comment as well.
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October 30, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Chris, A whole town lost to war. How sad it is. This poem puts a great perspective on the value of lives lost to fighting for... A good write. Lovingly, Dane
Kendrick Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Interesting thoughts here. Keep writing. Sara P.S. Soup mail
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