seaJane Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 I forgot to do this on the day, but 5 November was the 129th anniversary of the birth of James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915). Not a war poet, but a friend of G.L. Cheesman (died Gallipoli 1915). He wrote a few war-related poems, and "November Eves", with its oddly prescient ending: Is it the mist or the dead leaves,Or the dead men -- November eves? Pray excuse a little self-indulgence on my part - he's one of my favourite poets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 10 November , 2013 Share Posted 10 November , 2013 'We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go Always a little further; it may be Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow Across that angry or that glimmering sea.' And even a non war-related text has found its way into a military context: in the above case the bell tower of the SAS's HQ David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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