Tarry not beneath old oaks, lest you should lose your heart to love,
witness blue sky transform to grey as gases choke the sun above,
nor lean against the creaking door to watch the gentle moon awake,
while youthful souls with hearts on fire, in craters float, their lives forsake.
Tarry not in meadows sweet, watch false reflections in a stream,
where fickle coins of fate are tossed and lovers drown within a dream,
or linger at the local inn, where old boys sing and quaff their beer,
far better to pass round the jar, remembering the lads not here.
Tarry not upon green hills, now bearing scars of battle shell,
the flower of youth lay crushed beneath, in mud are clothed, a peace from hell,
wander not beyond the wall where you once kissed the fairest maid,
so soon to hear the eirie call of bugles echo through the glade.
Tarry not strong fearless heart, lest from this world you would depart...
Author notes
Rememberance Day will soon be here-time to reflect on those who gave their lives for us all-many young and some under age.
A contest entry
- Santuary Of Words... by SummerlandRayne.
750 points, ended November 6, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Lest We Forget by Cupcrazy.
1750 points, ended November 23, 2008, 17 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I loved this piece, especially the use of the word "tarry" it brought to mind scenes of old battlefields and a sense of resignation and loss that is only truly comprehended by those that have served and suffered. Beautiful work, excellent rhythm and rhyme. I too would like to have seen this expanded. Beautiful
Hugs, Bunny
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This was one of those pieces that wanted this reader to be able to read far more .but who can dictate the length a poem takes one lets the pen run until it feel it has done enough. I can see that i will be visiting more often
Excellent
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What a superb poem. Very well written and thought provoking. Excellent write. sj
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How lovely this verse is. How deeply you touched my heart with your thoughts and words. Amazing write. Thanks for sharing.
Az
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With everything going on at the moment, this is a beautiful write and I know it means a lot to you.
Very fitting and a wonderful reminder for Remembrance day.
All the best in the contest
Love
Suz
xxxx
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A fine piece for Rememberance Day. We should never forget the freedoms we enjoy today were hard won by those who fought for them in the past. May the red poppies bloom forever to keep us reminded
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I agree with Bob
This is a real treat
the content and the flow
are truly magical--Classic.
Good luck in the contest
and thank you for sharing
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Poets
Where have all the young men gone? And love fades to the gravyards of despair. A truly magical write. Just wonderful poet.
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