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Born in September 8, 1886 / Died in September 1, 1967 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by Siegfried Sassoon

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On Passing The New Menin Gate

...   Paid, with a pile of peace-complacent stone, ...

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Suicide in Trenches

... when soldier lads march by,Sneak home and pray you'll never knowThe hell where youth and laughter go ...

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The Dreamers

... They think of firelit homes, clean beds, and wives ...

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The Working Party

... rifle-shots Would split and crack and sing along the night, ...