What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?

— Only the monstrous anger of the guns.

Only the stuttering rifles’ rapid rattle

Can patter out their hasty orisons…

– Wilfred Owen

  • @betterdeadthanreddit
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    271 year ago

    Right, it’s the poetry degrading our military readiness, not some jackass former ponzi schemer’s childish “I’m going to hold my breath until you give me what I want” tantrum that’s interfering with promotions of qualified personnel in significant roles.