Last road to nowhere

Last road to nowhere

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)
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War poem Could be any war

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Climbing the long hill
He stopped for breath
Looked back at his
Old road
Winding around the hills
He could see his old house
He’s already missing it
He turned
And kept walking away
Trodding on
Knowing his mum
Was still crying
Into her now cold tea
This war
Not his war
The new day would begin
Soon
He has excitement in his limbs
The adrenaline was there
Just hope he could return home
Pretend he had had a holiday
After a month or so of training

Not long into his walk
He met up at the next bend
With John
He had gone through school years with him
They were both 18

Shared a cigarette
With His mate
And they both walked on
Bravely to the station
Never to return from
War
Or see that road again

The cigarette butts
Lay in the fields for a while
Till birds swooped down
And stared in slight disgust
Knowing
The boys would never return




© 2025 Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)


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A sad comment on war and it consequences...a mother never want to see her son go to war...and you show this scene in a heartfelt way....and truly the may never return... I fear that my grandsons may be drafted if Trump goes to war with whomever! Nicely crafted Julie!
Warmly, B

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

1 Week Ago

Thanks Betty I appreciate your read and thoughts
Betty Hermelee

1 Week Ago

My pleasure Julie🌷
Warmly
B
Loved the poem
It builts a great image
Last stanza shows the bitter truth

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

1 Week Ago

Thanks so much I appreciate I’ll visit soon to yours
Ah the melancholy and inevitable coincidence of war spelled out in such mournful and sober poetry. As always, great writing

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

2 Weeks Ago

Ahh thanks so much I’ll visit yours soon

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Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)
Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

Sydney , Australia



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Amateur old poet well not that old but not a young 20 anymore I live to write I write at least five poems ditties every weekend and a few during week I write quickly it just flows and bu.. more..

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