I was re reading a book of my brother's and found this on the title page.
" Adieu, the years are a broken song
And right grows weak in the fight with wrong.
The lillies of love have a crimson stain
And the old days never will come again"
This was from the diary of a WW1 Australian Soldier. Are the sentiments still accurate?
Love, Rose P.
PS, the book is "The Broken Years" by Bill GammIge. RP.
2006-11-18 12:26:14 · 3 answers · asked by rose p 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Dear Delicath..
The poem was printednas part of the title page. My dear brother and family are doing well. RP.
2006-11-18 12:50:54 · update #1
Emotions are timeless. Those sentiments were accurate hundreds of years ago, are accurate today, and will be accurate a hundred years from now.
2006-11-18 14:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Rose,
My 'old days' are only 6 or 7 years ago, but yes, the years do feel like 'a broken song'.
I'm sorry I can't give you a more general answer, rather than one specifically about me.
The poem is beautiful and sad.
2006-11-18 20:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by JBoy Wonder 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a beautiful poem and thank you for that at the least.
And I've never found any poetry that isn't applicable to any time.
This seems applicable today depending on how one wants to interpret it.
If you are concerned about the meaning in relation to possible depression by your brother - then talk to him and possibly a parent.
Otherwise its simply a reminder of the sadness and pain we all experience...
-dh
2006-11-18 20:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋