A Poet Remembered Comments

nice write well read

Since you wrote such a great tribute you made me want to find out about the man himself.. next up. research Owen. thank you

A great tribute indeed. Owen was the greatest soldier poet of World War One. Brilliant work

Words of tribute befitting a Master Wordsmith, who left behind his verses far too eoon. smooth structure....sterling imagework...Solid Work, as can always be expected from Fay Slimm work! FjR

Fay.... Beautiful tribute to a wonderful Poet. The poetry of WW1 is very moving and poignant, I read it a lot. I often wonder about the changes that took place between WW1 and WW11, that there isn't a similar poetry tradition from WW11 See my....All The Boys.....and Verdun Return.... Also may I recommend a small poem by Edward Thomas....The Cherry Trees... Let me know Thanks Martin

A wonderful tribute and a grim reminder of the horrers of war and a 10 from me. Regards Ron

A wonderful poem Fay, a tribute not only to Wilfred Owen whose memory lives on in his words but all who fell in war, a very moving piece, 10 Lynda xx

An exceptional tribute not just to the war poet but to ALL who sacrifaced their lives for whatever in mans conflict with his brother.A profound moving and memorable piece Fay.Perhaps your writing should be displayed as an epitaph on each and every war memorial in our counter... Moved by your words, Sid x.

Deeply touched, dear Fay. Wilfred Owen May have made the supreme sacrifice on that long ago November day, but he also gave the world imperishable poetry. By our words we live; by our words we survive. Exceptional write. Love. SandraX

Beautifully written, this is a piece that has captured the moment and the man, I think. Time is not a factor when it comes to this subject, though some would have us believe that it is. They say 'Oh that all happened so long ago...' Well...Pray God that it never happens again! Unfortunately, the human race never tires of seeking new ways to destroy itself and although we all wish an end to the abomination of war, in our hearts we know that there will always be madmen. Thanks for helping us to remember, Fay.

This is a deeply moving poem, and a wonderful tribute to the poet Wilfred Owen, Fay. It is such a tragedy that he died within one week of the ending of the Great War. I have had the privilege to read many of the noted World War I poets, and besides our own Joyce Kilmer, I have read Robert Service and many others including Wilfred Owen. He was only twenty-five when he died, yet some others died even younger. Your very expressive poem is beautifully written and will hopefully cause some readers to look for his poetry and some of the poetry of the other famous Great War poets as well. Carl.

Fay, WW1 was a terrible war which spawned more poets than other wars. Wilfred Owen was most probably the best known. I quote...from his Anthem for Doomed Youth..... 'Their flowers the tenderness of patient minds, And each slow dusk a drawing-down of blinds. The flowers no doubt were Poppies. 10/10 You caught his mood. Bob T

It's a fine tribute to a poet, although I admit not one of my favurite poets, he died so close to the end of the war that was his muse... Andrew 10

A poignant tribute to an exceptional poet. Thank you for this one Fay. Glad I came across your page. j.

Thankyou Fay one of my favourite poets 10 Chris

The war to end all wars

The poet is vital in remembering history and the fallen, all of the Willie Mcbride, s. 10/10 Fay for this tribute to wilfred Owen. Regards Tom