The Box Comments
Once upon a time in the land of Hushabye round about the wondrous days of yore. They came across a sort of box. Bound up with chains and locked with locks and labeled kindly do not touch, it's war.
A decree was issued round about all with a flourish and a shore and gayly colored mascot tripping lightly on before, don't fiddle with this deadly box or break it's chains or pick it's locks, and please don't ever play about with war.
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I believe that John Denver actually had an LP that included his recitation of this poem. The poem was very popular during the Vietnam era, but it is so appropriate again today...
Lascelles Abercrombie is the author. Named The Box, Jack Lemon recited the poem on the Smother's Brothers Show.
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7/20/2025 2:33:39 AM # 1.0.0
I have always been a pacifist and I am anti-war and anti-violence.. this is a very good poem to read.I remember the Smother's Brothers show many years ago..will share this poem on Facebook..a ten from me! ! ! for a good hearty laugh..