Soldiers we were
spud gun in hand
hunting the enemy
across
someone else’s land
The frill of the chase
was within our grasp
covered in mud
we reluctantly
had to bath
Soldiers
Soldiers we were
spud gun in hand
hunting the enemy
across
someone else’s land
The frill of the chase
was within our grasp
covered in mud
we reluctantly
had to bath
Brilliant
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Your photographs remind me so much of work of Dagmar Hochova, very striking!
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This is great. I love the poem and the photograph ❤️
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Is the photo 1950s?
I think it is later than that, 70s I think
The boy’s sandals are Clark’s shoes…
Fascinating photo.
Loved the poem esp. the ending.
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I know Just William was 1920s to 1970s in time span. Just goes to show childhood had constant themes though. Spud guns, pea shooters and catapults hey! Can’t do that outside, running around in the fresh air, with a gaming pad.
Childhoods are so different now, I spent most of mine outside, now children spend most of the time indoors playing on electronic gadgets 😊
Brought back so many happy memories of my childhood. Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked 😊
i remember them days
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Soldiers are very similar to ‘Cowboys and Indians’ – I preferred being an ‘Injun’.(The baddys)
Near my home was a derelict site of an old cotton mill. Perfect wild playground. All that was left was the Concrete ‘Engine’ Beds – natural mountains. We called then ‘Indian beds’ where we would hide and sweep out to attack the cowboys. You have a knack to bring out happy memories.
That sounds like so much fun! Happy memories indeed and I’m glad they have been brought back a tad! 😊