Must-read Remembrance Day poems that pay tribute to the fallen

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People often turn to poetry to find meaning and understanding in times of turmoil, trouble and strife. One of those scenarios is war.

Some of the most famous poems have history have been penned during terrible conflicts, particularly during the First World War, often by those serving on the front line and witnessing terrible tragedies.

Remembrance Sunday events are being scaled back in 2020, with the Mirror campaigning for a doorstep two-minute silence that will pay tribute to veterans, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

So if you're commemorating those who have died or had their lives changed, here are five poems to read to help get a better understanding of the reality of war, written by those who lived it.