I remember reading a certain poem in my high school AP English class that really stuck with me, but I just can't remember the title of it (and it's driving me crazy!).
The poem describes a situation in which a young soldier is writing home to his parents from where he is currently stationed. He is completely honest in his letters and describes how they had to kill innocent people. The father writes back saying to not say such things; he is upsetting his mother. His next letter is very vague and discusses very mundane things.
If someone could give me the title of this poem, the author or even point me in some direction, I'd be very grateful.
The poem describes a situation in which a young soldier is writing home to his parents from where he is currently stationed. He is completely honest in his letters and describes how they had to kill innocent people. The father writes back saying to not say such things; he is upsetting his mother. His next letter is very vague and discusses very mundane things.
If someone could give me the title of this poem, the author or even point me in some direction, I'd be very grateful.