2nd Thoughts

Mary Gilbert and Chris Benson 'In Flanders Fields: Poetry of the First World War' Mary reflects on the First World War, not merely the tragedy of it, but also on the outpouring of poetry. Brief biographies of a few of the poets and readings of selected works will reflect the range of responses to what they endured, from lyricism to anger of the waste. Mary began worshipping at St Martin's in 2016, having not been a regular churchgoer for about fifty years. She was confirmed in March 2017 and is now on the Pastoral Team, occasionally takes services of Evening Prayer and writes a monthly poetry 'column' for the Newsletter. Chris is a retired architect who worships at St John the Baptist, Old Malden, where he is an occasional preacher. His passions include renaissance music - he is a viol player and singer - and Morris dancing.