Flanders Field
After the war there was peace in the world
Peace between the lands that had fought in it
Peace on the island it was fought on
Peace on the field where so many had fallen
In Flanders Field
Peace in the trenches where the soldiers felt safe
Peace in the outposts which had been riddled with bullet holes
Peace on the hillside where the donkey men saved so many lives
But darkness had overcome the island
All was dark and damp
Wxcept one field blazing with red poppies
Flanders Field
By Max
Thank-you, Mac, for this-really evokes a powerful image. There is a famous poem from the Great War called In Flanders Fields-I have a book of poetry from WWI, I will bring it in for you to read.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem, Max.
ReplyDeleteKia ora Maxi!!
ReplyDeleteKei te pehea koe? Kei te pai ahau, kei te pai hoki nga tamariki o Akomanga 9. Wow what a powerful poem you have written. I love the way you have chosen to focus on peace rather than the fighting and death that took place during the war.