Spider-Man NL Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 "In Flanders Fields" by Lieut.-Col. John McCrae 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, through poppies grow In Flanders fileds. Col. McCrae was a member of the first Canadian contingent. He died in France on January 28, 1918 after four years of service on the western front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33_ Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Wow, I never knew that poem was written by a Canadian. It's such a strong work. I remember hearing for the first time on Peanuts, in a special where they visit Europe and come across the poppy fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 thats one of the reasons it is practically the habs' battlecry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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