-
Other times they come whistling towards you
-
in a thoughtful sort of a way,
-
and then go, "Crump!" and the screw-cap flies off,
-
hurtling through the air, screaming.
-
There's one kind of shell
-
which comes with a crescendo like an express train, only faster.
-
Another kind makes a noise like tearing calico,
-
louder and louder.
-
The largest kind of the ones which burst in the sky
-
make a double crack, like...
-
wet canvas being shaken out by a giant.
-
Such immense explosions to kill such...