We shall not ever meet them bearded in heaven
Nor sunning themselves among the bald of hell;
If anywhere, in the deserted schoolyard at twilight,
forming a ring, perhaps, or joining hands
In games whose very names we have forgotten.
Come memory, let us seek them there in the shadows.
On The Death Of Friends In Childhood
Analysis, meaning and summary of Donald Justice's poem On The Death Of Friends In Childhood
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Very well written and very deep……will make u think
This poem brings up a lot of questions. Does the child know the difference between heaven or hell? What is moving about it is that Justice wants to seek the child out in the shadows or his memories. He wants a crisp picture of his lost friend. Very Moving
Personally, this poem by justice is extremely well written. The way he simply states, “we shall not ever meet them beared in heaven”(line 1) shows how the innocence of his lost friend will be preserved. Lovely, simply lovely.
Personally, this poem by justice is extremely well written. The way he simply states, “we shall not ever meet them beared in heaven”(line 1) shows how the innocence of his lost friend will be preserved. Lovely, simply lovely.
this poem dos’nt make sence it’s sad but wat dose it mean!
I kind of understand what this poem means, but at the same time, I don’t
The creator has had touch with this type of loss and paints it well –I thank them
I agree tha it is a well-typed poem, but now the rest of my day will be crappy and depressing. That’s just my opinion. I prefer blue skies and sunshine to overcast skies and cold rain.
This is a very well typed poem