Alpha--Omega
Curly head, and laughing eyes,-- Mischief that all blame defies. Cricket,--footer,--Eton-jacket,-- Everlasting din and racket. Tennis,--boating,--socks and ties,-- Tragedies,--and comedies. Business,--sobered,--getting on,-- One girl now,--The Only One. London Scottish,--sporran,--kilt,-- Bonnet cocked at proper tilt. Dies Irae!--Off to France,-- Lord,--a safe deliverance! Deadly work,--foul gases,--trenches; Naught that radiant spirit quenches. Letters dated "Somewhere--France,"-- Mud,--and grub,--and no romance. Hearts at home all on the quiver, Telegrams make backbones shiver. Silence!--Feverish enquiry;-- Dies Irae!--Dies Irae! His the joy,--and ours the pain, But, ere long, we'll meet again. Not too much we'll sorrow--for It's both " Dieu!" and "au revoir!"
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"Curly head, and laughing eyes,--..."
Exploring the themes of classic, William Arthur Dunkerley (John Oxenham) delivers a powerful performance in "Alpha--Omega"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...