War poem: 1914
Started with a smile, but finished with a tear.
Little Burnley won the cup, a little Lancashire town
Beat all the big clubs, didn’t let anybody down.
Even the King came to the match, never been before.
They beat Liverpool 1-0, I think that was the score.
Will it ever happen again? No-one can be sure.
No time for football now, they decide to start a war.
Thousands are called up or signed on, can’t wait to serve the King;
They march away not knowing the horrors war can bring.
“It won’t last long; we’ll be home for Christmas”, that’s what’s being said.
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Yes 1914 was some year, winning the cup was good
But that victory meant nothing for the price our lads paid in blood.
Great War
Dedicated to the Accrington Pals.