The boom and crump of distant guns,
vibrations in the air.
The acrid smell of cordite spreads
its mantle of despair.
The soldier fell at Hazler's Gate,
a hole torn in his side.
Late that night he died, alone,
life's promises denied.
Author notes
abcb rhyme scheme
A contest entry
- Two Four Line Stanzas - Rhyme and Meter Only by Frodofan.
425 points, ended August 29, 2008, 15 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Comments
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Or perhaps fufilled. Who are we to say? Good work on this. Very stirring for just a few lines. Wonderful job. Thanks for entering.
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