Does It Matter? - A poem by Siegfried Sassoon

Siegfried Sassoon - Does It Matter?

Does it matter?-losing your legs?
For people will always be kind,
And you need not show that you mind
When others come in after hunting
To gobble their muffins and eggs.
Does it matter?-losing you sight?
There’s such splendid work for the blind;
And people will always be kind,
As you sit on the terrace remembering
And turning your face to the light.
Do they matter-those dreams in the pit?
You can drink and forget and be gald,
And people won't say that you’re mad;
For they know that you've fought for your country,
And no one will worry a bit.

Added: on November 17th, 2009 at 5:35 PM | Viewed: 5558 times | Comments (40)

Does It Matter? - Comments and Information
Poet: Siegfried Sassoon Poem: Does It Matter? Comment 40 of 40, added on March 13th, 2010 at 10:38 PM. seriously ppl. do you guys realise that the name of the goddamn web page is called "comments and analysis" instead of "Brits and americans arguing abt who saved who's ass in WW1"? seriously. im only 13 and im more mature den you. and please, to ppl who still think that this poem is PATRIOTIC, i seriously think that you had aced your english exams in the past. totally marvelous. anonymous from Singapore Comment 39 of 40, added on January 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 PM. And Also "Micheal Jackson" (the quotations are there because I'm 99.9% sure that's not your actual name)U-Boats did exist during World War 1 because they were one of the underlying causes of the war, The Germans Were effectively Jealous of the British Navy and so they decided to make an enemy of the British. So to elaborate YOU are the retard for insulting someone else's intelligence when in fact THEY were the ones who knew the Correct information. Ross Tipper from United Kingdom Comment 38 of 40, added on November 17th, 2009 at 5:35 PM. Also Michael Jackson, if you're going to insult someone elses input (boy with an ego) at least get your facts straight. There were U-boats, they were a major force in World War One. Emily from United Kingdom More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Does It Matter?, has received 40 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Siegfried Sassoon with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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Does It Matter? Last read: 2010-03-21 18:47:48 Viewed 5558 times. Added on November 17th, 2009 at 5:35 PM.

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