Farewell Harry Patch (The Last Surviving Tommy) Poem by ANDREW BLAKEMORE
Farewell Harry Patch (The Last Surviving Tommy)
A wise old voice can speak no more
Of wasted lives all lost in war,
Who braved the trenches caked with mud
And battlefields all soaked with blood,
Who saw his comrades die each day
Those memories would not fade away,
Such tales of horror and despair
From one who knew, for he was there.
His time on earth now at an end
He's gone to meet each fallen friend,
And there in heaven he shall dwell
With heavy heart I bid farewell,
A man of peace a man so kind
A legacy he left behind,
To love not hate your fellow man
And live by God's immortal plan.
A fantastic tribute Andrew my friend...so rich with thoughts..even though the voice from the field no longer speaks....The visions of battle never sleep....This is a wonderful piece to honour such strength....excellent work my dear friend 10+++
A lovely tribute Andy to a man who said that wars should be sorted out around a table, thank you for writing this and honouring the last surviving Tommy, 10 Lynda xx
Very interesting and true tribute to war hero. I salute your wit for this great piece of art.10+
A fine farewell Andrew to a man who fought as a hero and is now at peace at last. Your last stanza is outstanding. 10 love Karin
His time on earth now at an end He's gone to meet each fallen friend, Rachel Ann Butler
Andrew, this is a great poetic tribute to war hero who truly knows the futility of war. You have concluded it very well. CP
Farewell, onto your next adventure, Harry Patch! Lovely ode, Andrew! -chuck
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
4/25/2024 9:29:41 AM # 1.0.0.1119
A soldier witness of war indeed would be carrying a lot stories of tragedies and his end will certainly deny the opportunity to know many more truth about war! A good and thought provoking tribute!