A century ago today war was put on pause
A trenched no man's land, a place of death
Became for a day a place of peace
How civilized a way for war's breath
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Sadly, Man's inhumanity to man continues. This was but a brief respite between those who wished that it would stop. A nice reminder of that day.
great rhyming, and fascinating story. of course i KNOW there is at least ONE person in New York City who would notice you, , , , , , , , , , , at least if i were there when you were! ! ! ! ! NICE! [or did you mean Penn Yan, New York (my sister's 'summer home'!) ? ? bri :) love the poet's note. all wars stink, though some stink more than others (maybe) . makes me think of the Bob Hope X-mas shows for U.S. military personnel in some of the 'safer' places in Viet Nam during that conflict. : ( to war. :) to the poet and to Bob Hope (and the other entertainers, esp. the girls! ! !) no, i was not in attendance, as i was serving in a civilian hospital in U.S. instead of going into military. but 3 brothers were in military, one in “the Nam”. bri :)