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Verkkofor the fallen is an elegy written by english poet and playwright laurence binyon in 1914—shortly after the outbreak of world war i.

Verkkoon 23 august, in britain's opening action of world war i on the western front, the british expeditionary force (bef) suffered a loss at the battle of mons and the.

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Verkkothe famous poem, for the fallen, by laurence binyon, pays tribute to all of the casualties of war.

Verkkothe fifth verse imagines the loss felt by those ‘that are left’.

Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,.

The fallen are raised as stars, to shine bright.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, england mourns for her dead across the sea.

The unforgettable imagery in this poem.

Verkkoto mark the day, we take a look at some of the most poignant poems and messages written in memory of those who lost their lives in war.

First printed in the british.

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