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Just thought I would share this poem.....

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Mishap Thu 31-Jul-14 17:56:18

Everyone Sang

Everyone suddenly burst out singing;
And I was filled with such delight
As prisoned birds must find in freedom,
Winging wildly across the white
Orchards and dark-green fields; on--on--and out of sight.

Everyone's voice was suddenly lifted;
And beauty came like the setting sun:
My heart was shaken with tears; and horror
Drifted away ... O, but Everyone
Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will never be done.

Siegfried Sassoon

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dustyangel Thu 31-Jul-14 18:05:34

Lovely Mishap, it's one of my favourites. sunshine

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whenim64 Thu 31-Jul-14 18:17:54

Fabulous poem. I used to enjoy the seasonal poetry threads we had on here. A lovely place to visit and enjoy smile

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HollyDaze Fri 01-Aug-14 17:46:36

A very nice poem

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Ariadne Fri 01-Aug-14 20:05:29

Thank you! Thought I knew my war poets but hadn't come across this one - poignant to say the least.

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SuFlay Fri 01-Aug-14 20:14:58

That's lovely. Do you know when and why it was written? I love the idea of the song taking flight like the birds

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ffinnochio Fri 01-Aug-14 20:32:47

Very moving Mishap. A timely post.

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Mishap Fri 01-Aug-14 22:20:13

Apparently it was written immediately after the armistice was signed.

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henetha Fri 01-Aug-14 23:20:25

It's absolutely perfect. What a gift to write like that.

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