Thank you, Stephen.

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Simplistic & brilliant 👏

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I am flattered that this poem has struck a chord with so many readers. My thanks to Leon, Keith, Manish, Graham, John C and John B.
I tried to make it direct and to evoke the unavoidable routine of war, as well as the awful conclusion which is so final yet so banal. I take your point, Graham, and I can see how that comes about. I'll think about revisions.

Thanks to Nigel for liking this poem.

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Sums up the attitudes of many, Stephen. Written with great economy of style. A classic, in my view. 😎

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All the more effective for the simplicity of thought, language and form. One of you best, Stephen.

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This is a great piece Stephen. Succinct, clean and clinical with no soft edges. I am loathed to recommend changes but I couldn't help but read this in the first person, as if I was talking to myself.
As always your finger is on the pulse as we await the next decisive change in this bloody mess!

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You have mastered yourself at war poems Stephen. Another fine piece of work from you. As Keith said, light hearted yet very effective.
Thank you.

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This poem may come across as being light hearted but as one who served in the Army for ten years it also rings true. Thank you again Stephen for another War Poem. You seem to excel in the this genre.
Keith

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You have a great skill in writing war poems Stephen well done sir





LS

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