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Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Artillery shells mark the damned,
Born of cannonade fire.
Christian names whispered by dusty lips
Destined to speak nevermore.
The ones who applaud never saw the show.
Born of cannonade fire.
Christian names whispered by dusty lips
Destined to speak nevermore.
The ones who applaud never saw the show.
Published 16th Apr 2011
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16th Apr 2011 6:19am
16th Apr 2011 6:27am
Which one, Horace or Owen? I read Owen's in school, it's one of the few that stuck with me for years. Thanks for reading.
Anonymous
16th Apr 2011 6:22am
"It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country." Ya I know Latin too! It comes from a poem about Roman citizens to develop martial prowess I am very familiar with it. Good write!
16th Apr 2011 6:26am
Yeah. I personally love Wilfred Owen's Dulce et Decorum Est, I actually knew that piece before I knew the one by Horace that it refers to (the one you reference). I'd highly suggest it. Thanks for reading.
16th Apr 2011 6:34am
