Tyne Cot

about the first world war and about any war

 

when you left

for the front

you were

living heroes

and now

you are on top

of the hill

where only

poppies

blow..........

© by Jan Theuninck

Reviews

[Eric Cox]

This is a sad and well penned short poem.

[Ellen Hammond]

Short but a powerful reminder of the tragedy of war.

[Jan Theuninck]

The name Tyne Cot refers to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest cemetery for Commonwealth forces in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyne_Cot
The Dutch version is cut in the corten steel wall of the library in Zonnebeke, Belgium(photo) .

[Thus Said Broken]

i like this. but then, it reminds me of death and final resting places. if that was your intent then kudos to you cause you conveyeed your message.

[Ourebro.]

Wow, this is haunting.