Verdun Poem by David Harris
Verdun
In the field where flowers grow,
the dead lay buried far below.
The war they fought is over now.
Peace may they find at last,
beneath the fields that once run red,
with the blood of half a million dead.
The land is now peaceful and tranquil there,
no more carnage does it share,
no more thunder of dropping shells,
or the cries and tortured yells.
Just the ghosts of men who fought,
and died before their time.
(22 May 2007)
a very moving piece. a lot of great men died in the great war to end all wars. we should remember them and you did a great job of doing just that. thank you for sharing that with us.
To all the men, who fought and died in the great war this is a fine tribute... David.. My grandfather also fought.. I used to listen to his stories, not of the fighting he never told us about that, but of the places and of his friends... But he always used to tell us.. What a Pointless war it was, so very true...10
What a great tribute.....I love the preamble......I think it's better then footnotes.....Maked for a much better read when you know the background or story behind the poem...: O)
What a lovely tribute to all the men that lost their lives. It seems inconceivable that so many died in one battle. I'm sure you are proud of your middle name David, a ten for this, love Lynda xx
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/26/2024 5:56:10 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Yes David I liked the paragraph to lead the reader into your poem. It makes such a difference, knowing the story of the poem. The poem is not long but says so much with strong words to back it up 'Beneath the fields that once ran red with the blood of half a million dead'. Also 'cries and tortued yells'. A wonderful tribute David