The War Dragon
A Pantoum Inspired By "Death of the Dragon (1914-18) " by Evelyn De Morgan
Introduction
This is an ekphrastic pantoum inspired by the image below that contains references to the First World War. In my poem, I weave observations on the painting with thoughts about that terrible conflict.
The music is Eric Bogle's "The Green Fields Of France (No Man's Land)" by The Dropkick Murphys
And that final scene from "Blackadder"
The War Dragon
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Scared In The Trenches, Holding A Gun
They're Praying To The Angel Of Peace
Frightened Soldiers, Scared Of Kingdom Come
Sent Over The Top, Their Lives Forfeit
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They're Praying To The Angel Of Peace
Politicians Smoking Their Cigars
Sent Over The Top, Their Lives Forfeit
The War Bonds Are Doing Well So Far
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Politicians Smoking Their Cigars
War Dragon Built Of Bullets And Bombs
The War Bonds Are Doing Well So Far
Pray The Angel Will Best The Dragon
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War Dragon Built Of Bullets And Bombs
They're Praying To The Angel Of Peace
Pray The Angel Will Best The Dragon
Sent Over The Top, Their Lives Forfeit
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Very powerful message!
Well-crafted & Powerful!
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