0354 Not Quite War Comments
Too young to know the horrors of a war I've fought,
too young to know war's fear, or yearn for heroism,
but old enough to have lived through;
boys but one year older than myself
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this is simply wonderful, Michael! i swear as i read this i heard the theme from the Bridge on the River Kwai whistling in my ears. Jake
I loved it Michael! The poem feels like England and something she can't quite forget. Well done!
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7/24/2025 6:28:32 PM # 1.0.0
Any encounter with war is war enough. This poem has brought back so many memories to me. I can really relate to what you describe here. I lived through two wars (1967 and 1973) and if there is anything I wish for my children never to have to live through, it is that experience. Thanks again Michael. GS