We go out together into the staring town
And buy cheese and bread and little jugs with
flowered labels
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I wonder why everyone was staring, war is a focus point, 'we put on our whirling show' could be a metaphor for live fast as dying young; I would be interested in the background context of this poem.
Congrats on the modern poem of the Day and thanks for sharing.
Wine and yellow candles. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Well expressed thoughts and feeling. An insightful work of art written with conviction.