War Englyn Poems

To live life  offer my word
      to fight war carry my sword
      less would...

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When the whole world is in war,
The battle leaves a big scar,
Where forgetting is too far....

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Cherish her land, lovely boy!
Never let them come destroy!
Show the Welsh pride, lovely boy!
Sing aloud your heart and joy!

I met a Bard of ancient time
who...

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Uncle Sam Got My Son, the Man

My heart feels joy and sadness—together.
Watch me tether madness.
I know there should be gladness.
He joined the service…  sad-nest.


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Lands of Oil

Soldiers sent to foreign soil.
Fights for “Freedom” are their toil.
Over there great hatreds boil

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010

Poetic form:  Englyn
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Machine Guns

Allied forces lie down flat.
Strong, brave, ready for combat.
Hush.  Hear that. Rat-a-tat-tat.

Armed, they work without brickbat.
Dug-in.  Stressed in metal hat.
Distant screams Rat-a-tat-tat.


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Someone’s Son

Someone’s son buried alive.
Fighting wars evils contrive.
Mother’s joys cannot survive.

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010

Poetic form:  Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn Milwr (The Soldier’s Englyn)...

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Fearless Soldiers

Blood and guts fly all around.
Everywhere death screams its sound.
Fearless soldiers still abound.


© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010

Poetic form:  Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn Milwr...

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Death’s Fray

Enemy troops discover.
Young soldiers find cover.
Fear of death’s fray hovers


© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 26, 2010

Poetic form:  Englyn
Poetic Form: Englyn Milwr (The Soldier’s Englyn)...

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