'And there in their hundreds are the lads that will never be old'

[tree_and_leaf]

Ninety years ago today, the Battle of the Somme began; the details are too well known to be rehearsed here. A miserable, sad business: sorrow for all those young men, both those who never came home and for those who did, is the dominant note, I think, albeit tinged with pride at the courage shown - and horror at what humanity can do. The best and worst in our natures lies so close together.

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Re: *puts her hands in her pockets and whistles*

[aervir.livejournal.com]

Err, I mean about three months. Unless I want to make myself older than I already am.