All of the guns became suddenly so quiet.
A silence so engulfed the battlefront
That even the winds seemed stilled as if in awe.
Nothing moved in any direction, not even birds
(As if there had been birds here in four years).
A voice cried out as though still in doubt,
“They signed the armistice!”
From all sides came shouts and sounds of singing
As one by one, slowly as if not yet quite sure,
They came from both sides through shattered trees
And scarred, torn land to stand face to face
Staring face to face as if amazed at their youth
Hugs, songs and talking without understanding
Yet, knowing that the war was over and all of them
Could go home, oh beautiful word, Home!
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