John McCrae would be moved to hear this read today, and heaven knows them both now. Rest in Peace the Fallen, the tortured, and the maimed. We will remember so it never happens again.
Bristol Cathedral, a lone woman pays respects to the shrouded figures, these represent the fallen British soldiers, on the first day at the Somme. This installation is by Somerset artist Rob Heard. Photograph by Matt Austin.
My second choice is #leanardCohen An extraordinary man with talent that will live on long after he is gone. He will fill the heaven’s with passion and song. A thousand kisses deep.
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, ‘O lovely Pussy! O Pussy my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are, You are, You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!’
Edward Lear.
W.H. Auden The most eloquent of poets my first one learned was this,The plan was to step up to the challenge to take 3 poets you love and use their essence to create my own on a canvas fresh, I began thinking it too huge a task and it was for me. How do you step into the arena with these? GIANT’S of men and words. I baulked at the idea of choosing my favourites; how the hell do you choose? This is how I did.
E.Lear my earliest remembered poem.
you see The challenge didn’t stand a chance. I couldn’t choose my three favorite poets or even three poems, so there was a hope in hell of me publicly pitting my self beside them. And Cohen the voice that soothed a broken teenage heart. So while the going is good i lay some of the best before you… no competiton.
To see the exercise in poetry and to be inspired press 🔜 creative and good luck to those that can.😇
Has a challenge you meant to take been a step too far? or have you excelled?
And did you enjoy… slip answers gracefully into the comments i will feel as if i have somehow been forgiven for failing.thank you.
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Eric Sinclair - optimist, author, Stroke Association volunteer, occasional chorister - all views my own but fully endorsed by the whippet. "Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional"