"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."
John McCrae ~ "In Flanders Fields"
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MetaGrrrl 105 months ago | reply
And the author of the poem, Canadian army physician Col. John McCrae, died in 1918 after 3 more years of war from its writing. I commend your attention also to the Eric Bogle song "The Green Fields of France". www.geocities.com/~worldwar1/default-mcbride.html
mottsbeats 105 months ago | reply
That's an awesome photo bryan.... much respect
*mai* [deleted] 104 months ago | reply
I love the colour contrast in this pic.. it seemed to have gotton all my favourite colours in one single photo.. well done!
Freddie jr 98 months ago | reply
nice picture to go with the poem
my sister in-law wrote a poem called Soldier Man that is published in the Canadian National Archives
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四爺 / Chenwenchi 93 months ago | reply
nice color!!!!
Shakespearette 92 months ago | reply
thank you.
mottsbeats 85 months ago | reply
to think you posted that 20 months ago.
time sure ticks by.
a classic image i'll always love.
as is the bear that has made my desktop since your departure from the island.
richpotwon1 82 months ago | reply
lest-we-forget, thank's for the memorie's a veteran never forget's, i believe that this is for all that served at home ,and abroad, and all the poeple at home thank's a disabled vet love rich.
*CA* 81 months ago | reply
Beautiful image.
jercraigs 80 months ago | reply
Simple but elegant.
Colour 80 months ago | reply
Strong.
Mexicanwave 80 months ago | reply
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enire photography 80 months ago | reply
lest we forget
Valter Jacinto | Portugal 76 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Absolutely Fantastic, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
meli_mello 56 months ago | reply
Blogged here: www.meli-mello.com/?p=313 Thanks for the amazing photo. :)
armykat 44 months ago | reply
A beautiful reminder of those who should never be lost from our memories.
Lindaroo 44 months ago | reply
simple, elegant, powerful. glad to see this photo come 'round again. A timely reminder.
Vesuvianite 31 months ago | reply
Well stated.
cletch 20 months ago | reply
Thanks for being a part of the creative commons. Used your photo here: www.canadianaconnection.com/2011/11/poppy-remembrance/
Dale Harrison Photography 20 months ago | reply
I salute you