Hymn For Victory (A P Herbert Poems)
O Lord, Who saw us deep in shameFrom too much love of peace,Bless now our arms and honoured name,And let ...
A P Herbert Poems on Name (10 Poems)
F. D. R. (A P Herbert Poems)
(In Memoriam)America, you miss a Man to-day,And we will be Chief Mourners, if we may.To-day, at least, his dearest wish ...
Nine Years (A P Herbert Poems)
'Old and effete—this Parliament!' they cried,The laughing lads who stand about outside(Though now they ask the object of their mirthTo ...
‘Flaming June’ (A P Herbert Poems)
June, gentle June, of whom the crooners croon,Sweet month of silk, of salmon, and the swoon;June, what a chance you ...
To A Horse (A P Herbert Poems)
The curtain rises on the crowded stage—The grimmest play produced by any age.We have invaded France-and captured Rome;Winged, wicked weapons ...
Beast Or Brother? (A P Herbert Poems)
Some call them 'bestial'; but that's unkind:There is no animal with such a mind.Some others say: 'They are my brothers ...
‘Put That Light Out’ (A P Herbert Poems)
Germany, your name is Night,Darkening every coast and clime:Even when you show a lightIt is filthy, it's a crime.As our ...
Marckx Brothers (A P Herbert Poems)
Let us recall that every crazy creedSprang from the same unpleasing Prussian breed.Bismarck and Marx-how similar the game!State over Citizen! ...
‘Unconditional’ (A P Herbert Poems)
Why should the foe complain about his endIf this is how we amputate a friend?No more let 'Munich' be a ...
Just The Same (A P Herbert Poems)
'What' as the poet said, 'is in a name?'Hitler or Himmler-hogs are just the same.November 19, 1944(A P Herbert)