Sue Baker-Wilson

THE GREAT WAR

Intuitive Hands
more used to playing grand piano
were clumsy on rifle trigger
for his body danced
to the tune of another drum
and he was ill suited to a uniform
course and grey

Affecting a sense of duty
he played straight
as unadorned fingers tapped on keys
recording messages of war

Overtures played in his mind

Dark missives passed overhead
and he prayed for peace
A man out of step
returned to his own private war

Acceptance
Good will to all men