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11-11-2018, 10:41 AM | #1 |
Bunion
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In Flanders Fields
"Its references to the red poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers resulted in the remembrance poppy becoming one of the world's most recognized memorial symbols for soldiers who have died in conflict. The poem and poppy are prominent Remembrance Day symbols throughout the Commonwealth of Nations, particularly in Canada, where "In Flanders Fields" is one of the nation's best-known literary works. The poem is also widely known in the United States, where it is associated with Veterans Day and Memorial Day." [In Flanders Fields]
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. |
11-11-2018, 11:36 AM | #2 |
Have My Own Room
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Re: In Flanders Fields
My squad frequently heard this poem when sent on mission and by the grace of God the 8 of us always came back as one. A very fitting sentiment on this veterans day weekend.
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11-11-2018, 12:15 PM | #4 |
Uncle Kitty
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