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*In Flanders Fields* is a famous war poem written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae during World War I. The poem is often associated with Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the U.S.) and has become a symbol of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war. Here is an explanation of the poem’s content and background:

### **Content of the Poem**
*In Flanders Fields* is written in the voice of fallen soldiers who lie buried in Flanders Fields, a region that spans parts of Belgium and northern France. The poem captures the poignancy of life and death during war:

- **First stanza**: The dead soldiers describe the natural setting around them, noting the presence of poppies that grow among the graves in the fields of Flanders. The contrast between the peaceful natural scene and the violence of war is striking.

- **Second stanza**: The dead acknowledge that, though they once lived, loved, and fought, they now lie dead beneath the earth. They have passed on from the world of the living.

- **Third stanza**: The poem closes with a call to the living, urging them to take up the "torch" and continue the fight. If the living do not continue the struggle, the dead will not rest in peace.

### **Background**
John McCrae wrote *In Flanders Fields* on May 3, 1915, after presiding over the funeral of a close friend and fellow soldier, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, who had died in the Second Battle of Ypres. McCrae was inspired by the sight of red poppies growing in the war-torn fields, which led to the poem's enduring association with remembrance and memorials for soldiers.

The poem was first published on December 8, 1915, in the magazine *Punch* and quickly became one of the most famous works of World War I. The image of the poppy has since become a symbol of remembrance, with people wearing red poppies on Remembrance Day to honor those who have died in military service.

McCrae’s poem reflects the themes of loss, duty, and remembrance, capturing the tragic yet resilient spirit of soldiers during the Great War. It continues to resonate as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
Released: 24-Aug-2024
Category: Spoken Word
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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.
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StanTheManLoh
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Nicely recited. Based on the poem one Remembrance Day I wrote this song ...
Little Red Flower © November 11, 2014 Stan Loh
Intro Verse 1
The little red flower on the left of my coat, So stately and sombre the stories they wrote, The memories can’t buy you the tears that once fell, The crosses and tombstones that bade them farewell,
Verse 2
One petal for courage that tasted the blood, One petal for mistakes that ended in mud, Another lone petal can’t tell where’s the limp, The last crimson petal folded and grim,
Chorus Go buy a poppy to remember the dead, Go buy a poppy cause the shores were all red, Instrumental Go buy a poppy to remember the dead, Go buy a poppy cause the shores were all red,
Verse 3 It rains in November the cold will remind, The dear ones had fallen for the ones left behind, The young must remember the pain of the wars, The little red flower will bloom ever more.
2 months ago
DaoDDBall
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Video at https://rumble.com/v5c5nat-in-flanders-fields-oddball.html
2 months ago
DaoDDBall
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I love that, @StanTheManLoh Would you like me to recite it? 
2 months ago
Dyl
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Beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing, David !
2 months ago
yoslounge
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Thanks David for sharing about the Red Poppy...
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Grathy
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I like your spoken stuff!
2 months ago
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