A look back at war
"CENTAUR
The story goes that when the war was won,
two men on horseback at either
side of Ypres
could see each other
stamp and blow
No stone on stone
stood taller than a rider.
Even for an eyewitness, the image pales.
The clear line between man and mount has blurred.
Now, hands cupped to its mouth,
a hybrid clips across the debris,
Crying like a shell-fall for its mate."
Michael Symmons Roberts
I have only recently come across Roberts - don't know why, but I think this is an outstanding response to the topic.
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