Jerry Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I (being an uneducated non-Brit) had no idea the fellow was even Irish, let alone a flyer in World War I ???? LISTEN An Irish Airman Foresees His Death by William Butler Yeats I know that I shall meet my fate Somewhere among the clouds above; Those that I fight I do not hate, Those that I guard I do not love; My country is Kiltartan Cross, My countrymen Kiltartan's poor, No likely end could bring them loss Or leave them happier than before. Nor law, nor duty bade me fight, Nor public men, nor cheering crowds, A lonely impulse of delight Drove to this tumult in the clouds; I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind In balance with this life, this death. "An Irish Airman foresees his Death" by William Butler Yeats. Public domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I think any person facing war understands this poem - thanks Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Thanks Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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