Explication of Written Poem 6

My last poem is a free verse,  since there's no strict rhythm or rhyme. This poem is about a young soldier who is fresh into war hence the 5 days of marching, and he documents his travels while questioning his mission.I wrote this poem in order to reflect a positive aspect of war. Most of the time we all hear news or opinions that criticizes the outcomes and intentions of war, but never the benefits of going to war. This may include peacekeeping etc. I incorporated a hyperbole into this poem, "word got around the battalion faster than light."

Written Poem 6

There is always a reason

This was my fifth day of marching with the brigade
And my legs and arms were already stiff and sore.
We passed through  streets and Villes,
that are now reduced to rubble.
Their inhabitants were nowhere in sight, and
the few that i did spot were trembling in fear.

Word gets around the battalion faster than light.
The reports on our enemy's actions are unforgivable.
Some may disagree with war, but
I share the same responsibility
as my brothers who march beside me.
we must fight for whats right and
for those in need and help.

Cwong

Explication of Published Poem 6

This is an Epitaph. A famous one, which is called the Kohima Epitaph in honour of the fallen allied forces in the battle of Kohima. Which was the turning point of the Japanese offensive into India. The epitaph is simple and really makes the reader feel depressed and sorrow for those who sacrificed themselves for us.

Published Poem 6

"When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today"

By John Maxwell Edmonds

Explication of Written Poem 5

This poem is a traditional Ballad. It is iambic, has a rhyme scheme and alternates 8-6-8-6 beats per line. This poems describes a specific event or experience which is what a Traditional Ballad is intended to do. In this case it is a young adult returning from war and seeing his mother for the first time.  For this poem i wanted to explore the deep connections and feelings that family members have for each other as they live, knowing that their family member is away at war. The feelings and associations, i can imagine would be strong and sentimental. This poem fits under my theme as the ending and "homecoming" of war. I incorporated alliteration in line 7.

Written Poem 5

Homecoming

I heard a knock, and wondered who?

Opened the door and gasped,

It was a sight i dreamed so few.

“Oh Johnny, back at last!”

He stepped right in, gave me a hug,

and squeezed me as tight as he could.

He was soft, strong, and snug.

“Im home ‘ma, this time f’good.”

Lookin’ sharp in his green uniform,

he sat and we had tea.

he told me his stories and tales.

i just sat there in glee.

After surviving four years at war,

away from his mom,

I don’t want him t’go out that door

cause life is warm and calm

By Cwong

Explication of Published Poem 5

The poem was written during the Boer War. The poems describes at first that if a soldier and his enemy had met at an inn or bar they could've been friends and even shared a drink. Stanza 2 refers to the same soldier and his enemy firing at each other and the soldier manages to kill the enemy. The soldier falters and questions his actions if his enemy would've been forced to kill him too. Then the soldier wonders if the enemy he killed joined the army for the same reason, which is because he was unemployed and had no money. The last stanza states that war is interesting because the man you kill could've been your friend at a different time. This poem interacts with the reader in the sense that it makes the reader acknowledge the message of the poet. Instead of saying that war is ugly or good, the poem simply states that war is curious. There's not a whole lot of poetic devices besides the rhyme scheme.