Remembrance Day

 

In their thousands they shook the dice

Rattled it ten thousand times thrice

Flung them into the cordite sky

Faster than the blink of an eye

From burning sands to lethal ice

They rattled and rolled ten thousand times thrice

The gaming board, this sad, sad world

For civilization the stake was hurled

Against the snarling bark of servitude

These gamblers, an uncommon brood;

Hurled and swirled, won and lost

Until the final dice was tossed

And on its side these words were spun

Rejoice, rejoice, the victory is won.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Pauline. Thank you for your Remembrance Day poem. So important that the sacrifice of so many is never forgotten. There are no winners in war, only losers. Vivid imagery in your lines. Hope you are well my friend. Are you back home yet?

Chris

[Pauline]

Hi Chris. I'm surprised that such an important day in this world is not written about here on WC. I totally agree that there's no winners in war but we mustn't forget those who had no choice but to go to war and died so that the likes of us could live a peaceful life. I think this day should always be respected and never ignored.
I've been home about three weeks now but very busy with the house and a fair few appointments.
I hope all is well with you. Take care Chris.

[Gee]

How hollow that victory though with a whole generation sacrificed only for it all to kick off again 30 off years later, cannon fodder.
Very little written about the great war which is strange, unless because there doesn't seem to be many brits in the cafe. It is also difficult to post about war without trivializing it, though this never the goal.
Have written and posted a few over the years.
Anyway, enough of my waffling, enjoyed reading your words :)

[Pauline]

Glad you enjoyed the read and many thanks for reviewing this one.

Pauline.