Episode 28 - War Poetry: Once More Unto the Verse

Episode 28 of The Rum Ration, “War Poetry – Once More Unto the Verse,” raises a glass to the verses that outlasted every battle. In this special Remembrance Day episode, Rejoy and Colin explore how poetry has captured the courage, chaos, and cost of war—from Homer’s Iliad and Shakespeare’s rousing Henry V to Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade and McCrae’s immortal In Flanders Fields. Joined by celebrated poet George Elliott Clarke, former Parliamentary Poet Laureate of Canada, they trace how language became both a weapon and a memorial—giving voice to soldiers’ pain and defiance across centuries. Clarke reads and reflects on these timeless works, offering insight into why war poetry still moves us today. Whether sung, shouted, or whispered from the trenches, these verses remind us that behind every uniform is a heartbeat—and sometimes, a pen.📬 Have Questions or Suggestions? Send us a message at [email protected] the Podcast - If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends. And as always...Cheers to history! 🥂