Sorrow of War: Poems

A striking collection of poems that brings the turbulence of the First World War into stark, personal focus. Written by a soldier who witnessed the trenches, the verses shift between the bleakness of battlefields and fleeting moments of ordinary life, from the cracked streets of London to the desolate shores of Gallipoli. The poet’s language is raw and vivid, turning mud, blood, and broken bodies into haunting images that linger long after the line ends.

Interwoven with these war‑time scenes are quieter reflections on nature, love, and the yearning for peace. Flowers, birds, and fleeting summer evenings appear alongside the grim realities of enlistment and loss, offering a poignant contrast that underscores the human cost of conflict. Listeners will find a chorus of voices—soldiers, mothers, and strangers—each echoing the same yearning for meaning amid chaos, making the collection a resonant portrait of a generation marked by war.