Poems

Poems

by Duncan M. Matheson

Duncan M. Matheson's poignant and moving poems capture the horrors of World War I and the Halifax Explosion, but also offer a beacon of hope and courage in the face of adversity. Through his vivid descriptions and insightful reflections, Matheson explores the resilience of the human spirit and the power of poetry to transcend tragedy and inspire a vision of a brighter future.

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2: Mother Love
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3: Petoobok
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4: Langemarc
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5: Edith Cavell
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6: To Cardinal Mercier
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7: The Bard of Ayr
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8: The Soul of Flanders
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9: The Gardens
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10: Keep the Gardens Growing
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11: An Elegy Written in Richmond
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12: The Cottage School
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13: December Sixth, 1917
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14: Life Is But One Darn Thing After Another
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15: Courcellette
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16: Vimy Ridge
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17: God Save Our Empire Great
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18: The Veteran
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