Polygon Wood

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Polygon Wood

(Polygon Wood gave its name
to the second of the three Banks of Ypres.
My grandfather survived it.)

'From tents on a plain
We were tempted out. To embark for this,
Not yet all mud.

'Mother, I am lost,
Am lost inside a map you enter through
A hole in a hedge.'

Soon winter will come and snow seem to repair
This medieval convent.

Because he is dad he is ready.

Because he is clad he deflects.

He will move forward untouched
Through all that is neutered and still.

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Title: Polygon Wood

Author: Geoff Cochrane

In: Sport 10: Autumn 1993

Publication details: Fergus Barrowman, Wellington

Part of: Sport

Keywords: Verse Literature

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