Vimy Ridge New Poems gathers a stark, compassionate voice for a generation’s trials. This collection of WWI-era verse, anchored by the title landmark, moves between battlefield memory and personal reflection to honor courage, loss, and resilience. The poems span moments of public ceremony, private doubt, and enduring duty, giving shape to history through intimate cadence and accessible language.
- Experience a vivid portrait of war’s impact on soldiers, nations, and family ties.
- Read through refrains of pride, sorrow, and a quiet hope that endures beyond the front lines.
- Sense the blend of historical moments with personal voice, from marchable rhythms to reflective, lyrical meditations.
- Encounter a range of forms and tones that fuse memorial ceremony with human detail.
Ideal for readers who appreciate war poetry, reflective verse, and literary responses to national remembrance.
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Alfred (Fred) Gordon moved from Nokesville, VA to Forest Hill, MD with his wife, Kathy, in Oct 06. He is a retired chemical engineer. As a member of the Gideons International he speaks frequently at churches in Harford County about the Gideons ministry that distributes Bibles and little NTs worldwide to 187 countries and in over 80 languages. He spoke in churches in Prince Wm County, VA for 10 years. Fred accepted Christ as Savior and Lord at age 40 in a Baptist church in Woodbridge, VA. His wife, Kathy, supports the Gideon ministry as an auxiliary member. Fred enjoyed teaching Christian lifestyle principles from Gods Word weekly at the PW County jail in Manassas, VA for 7 years. Fred also served on the Exec Board of the Care Net crisis pregnancy centers of PW and Fauquier counties for 5 years (until Sept 06). Fred believes that the Blessed Assurances are a basic foundation of our faith in Jesus Christ and His Word, the Holy Bible.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book of poetry by the author delves into the experiences of soldiers during World War I. Beginning with the camaraderie and excitement of young men enlisting, the author progresses through the disillusionment and horrors of trench warfare, to the eventual loss and grief. The poems explore a wide range of emotions, from patriotism and bravery to fear, despair, and sacrifice. They capture the essence of this historical period, giving readers a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who fought in the Great War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332406418_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332406418
Quantity: 15 available