In Flanders Fields
Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the official end of the World War I on November 11, 1918. On Remembrance Day we wear artificial poppies which symbolize...
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Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the official end of the World War I on November 11, 1918. On Remembrance Day we wear artificial poppies which symbolizes those who died in armed conflicts, particularly in and since World War I. Poppies grew in large numbers on battle fields. The red color of their petals reminded people of the blood lost by victims of and casualties in the conflict.
I could not find a real red poppy but I did find a real orange poppy so just pretend it is red! :)
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I could not find a real red poppy but I did find a real orange poppy so just pretend it is red! :)
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mihrt
November 13, 2016
Very beautiful Memorial Cher. Over the last few days I have been watching the Mini Series directed by Tom Hanks, The Pacific. He usually is quite 'realistic' in this kind of interpretation. While many parts were quite bloody and unpleasant - I really felt for the Soldiers - while these were more so American - I have also watched Passchendaele - Vimy ridge. I don't know how the soldiers survived without harm to their minds and souls - and It is told so many did suffer that way - besides their physical wounds. As I took the time to remember more about these battles - I learned more than I ever have about the sacrifices for our freedoms in North America. I love the Poppies that decorate the signs along the Highway of Heroes as well. When I lived close to the Highway 401, quite often when I was out for a drive or going to town - the crowds of people lined the bridges for hours before the 'fallen soldier' took his last drive home with his family on the "Highway of Heroes'. I was never able to stand there among the others - I always wept in my car - so very emotional for me. I hope they did not die in vain for the many freedoms we have had up to this point in our History. Thanks for sharing this beautiful and yet mournful poem with us all.
Bruz
November 14, 2016
What an awesome tribute to all the brave men and women who have risked it all to defend all of our way of life.
trainwoman
November 16, 2016
Thank you so much for this on behalf of veterans and their families everywhere
AnneDphotography
November 20, 2016
I love this poem , and you did a phenomenal job creating this ... outstanding work !
lizziemellis
November 21, 2016
Beautiful words thanks for posting this fitting poetry on Remembrance Day:-)
NanaSue54
December 09, 2016
Well done Cher!! We have that poem on a monument at our war memorial park downtown.
BrianBasson
February 07, 2017
Cher, thank you for sharing this poem. I learnt it in school many years ago. When your a child the significance of this poem is only fleeting, but now that I've been reminded I'll remember it for ever. Thank you all the fallen soldiers for the sacrifice that the've made to ensure our freedom.
marcdewitt
February 21, 2020
I recently completed a research report on a relative of my wife, who was a WWII hero. He landed in Normandy a week after D-Day, fought through France, Belgium, and Holland - liberating many towns. He was KIA near Aachen Germany in Oct 1944. Still a teenager at the time of his death, I consider him a giant among men.
Thank you for this tribute. Although written in WW1 time frame, applies equally to any war where young soldiers gave their lives.
Thank you for this tribute. Although written in WW1 time frame, applies equally to any war where young soldiers gave their lives.
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