ABSOLUTION
poem
BY SIEGFRIED SASSOON
The anguish of the earth absolves our eyes
Till beauty shines in all that we can see.
War is our scourge; yet war has made us wise,
And, fighting for our freedom, we are free.
Horror of wounds and anger at the foe,
And loss of things desired; all these must pass.
We are the happy legion, for we know
Time's but a golden wind that shakes the grass.
There was an hour when we were loth to part
From life we longed to share no less than others.
Now, having claimed this heritage of heart,
What need we more, my comrades and my brothers?
DESCRIPTION:
Absolution" by Siegfried Sassoon reflects on the transformative impact of war on individuals.
The poem speaks to the idea that despite the anguish and horrors of war, there is a sense of absolution and wisdom gained from the experience. It touches on the themes of sacrifice, the passage of time, and the camaraderie among soldiers.
The speaker expresses a profound understanding of the toll of conflict, yet finds a certain freedom in the struggle for liberty.
Overall, the poem captures the complex emotions and reflections of a soldier who has faced the harsh realities of war.
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ALT Absolution" by Siegfried Sassoon reflects on the transformative impact of war on individuals. The poem speaks to the idea that despite the anguish and horrors of war, there is a sense of absolution and wisdom gained from the experience. It touches on the themes of sacrifice, the passage of time, and the camaraderie among soldiers. The speaker expresses a profound understanding of the toll of conflict, yet finds a certain freedom in the struggle for liberty. Overall, the poem captures the complex emotions and reflections of a soldier who has faced the harsh realities of war.