To My Brother by Vera Brittain (In memory of July 1st, 1916)

Your battle-wounds are scars upon my heart,
Received when in that grand and tragic 'show'
You played your part,
Two years ago,

And silver in the summer morning sun
I see the symbol of your courage glow ~
That Cross you won
Two years ago.

May you endure to lead the Last Advance
And with your men pursue the flying foe
As once in France
Two years ago.

~ Vera Brittain (Dec. 29, 1893 - March 29, 1970) British writer, poet, feminist and pacifist.

Photo:  Wikipedia

To Our Readers:  On Thursday, November 21, a special afternoon with Dr. Alan Bishop ~ a reading and discussion of poet and pacifist Vera Brittain.  Everyone welcome.  1:00 p.m.

[Vera Brittain lost her brother, her fiancee and several close friends in the war.]