tao Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 The Man He Killed (by Thomas Hardy 1902) “Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn, We should have sat us down to wet Right many a nipperkin! “But ranged as infantry, And staring face to face, I shot at him as he at me, And killed him in his place. “I shot him dead because— Because he was my foe, Just so: my foe of course he was; That’s clear enough; although “He thought he’d ’list, perhaps, Off-hand like—just as I— Was out of work—had sold his traps— No other reason why. “Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down You’d treat if met where any bar is. Or help to half-a-crown.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recruit Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I have a feeling that I will hear soon here : " Topic closed temporarily. Pending review " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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