In recognition of Wilfred Owen - 1893-1918 (Acrostic)
A-A British soldier and poet, published posthumously Wilfred Edward Salter Owen
R-Realistic writer of war poetry on the horrors of trenches and gas warfare that shocked, its contrast opposing previous perception
M-Military Cross recognition
I-It was through visiting a hospital for those wounded
S-September 1915 he decided to return (from teaching in the Continent) to England to enlist
T-To help our boys to best ability as an officer and
I-In writing of their suffering – pleading for them
C-Came home March 1917 injured, fit again in August 1918 and returned to front
E-Enemy fire from German machine gun attack – killed at the Battle of the Sambre
D-Death came upon him 7 days before Armistice, he was 25
E-English bells rang November 11th 1918
A-Armistice too late for too many who had witnessed too much
D-Doorbell rang at parents home in Shrewsbury, telegram delivered news their son was dead
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Anna-Marie- it is a beautiful and dramatic tribute xxx
His personal story struck me, and I thought it spoke enough to hold its own in an Acrostic that others might also come to know of his story still so relevant to us today. I think it helps demonstrate the call for poets, writers and artists alike to do so for a cause that one day they might influence change or at least highlight the plights of those involved. Thankyou for your kindness of reading and commenting today – good to see you again!
– anaisnais
wonderful tribute so well put !LIz
Thankyou so much for your support…
– anaisnais
Well done tribute Anna-Marie. Wilfred Owen was one of the subjects we studied in high school that really stuck in my mind. Hard not to.
It’s such a tragic story full and yet his art in the form of poetry lives prolifically in the minds of those who read and shows still today in the conflicts that continue. As we reach remembrance Sunday today, it is so difficult to think of both the losses on either side and those that live through this today or are connected in some way to those lost or suffering physically and psychologically. Tragic, our countries owe them so very much! Thanks for your welcme support!
– anaisnais
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Thankyou so much for placing me amongst this weeks fantastic features, the group will really stand out to those unfamiliar now it has a banner! Bright and chearful too, brilliant… Appreciated! Anna-Marie.