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Vera Brittain

Vera Brittain, "The German Ward"

The German Ward When the years of strife are over and my recollection fades Of the wards wherein I worked the weeks away,I shall still see, as a visions rising ‘mid the War- time shades, The ward in France where … Continue reading

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Vera Brittain, "Sic Transit"

Sic Transit —V.R., died of wounds, 2nd London General Hospital, Chelsea, June 9th, 1917 I am so tired.The dying sun incarnadines the West,And every window with its gold is fired,And all I loved the bestIs gone, and every good that … Continue reading

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