Many of us are familiar with the poem, "In Flanders Fields," and recognize it as a symbol of the sacrifice and loss of the first World War. As the Chaplain for my local VFW, I've handed out those paper poppies on Memorial Day, and as a schoolgirl, I memorized the poem by John McRae. But this is the first time I've read anything about the possible thoughts of one of the brave men who now sleep beneath those fields, the first... mehr anzeigen
Many of us are familiar with the poem, "In Flanders Fields," and recognize it as a symbol of the sacrifice and loss of the first World War. As the Chaplain for my local VFW, I've handed out those paper poppies on Memorial Day, and as a schoolgirl, I memorized the poem by John McRae. But this is the first time I've read anything about the possible thoughts of one of the brave men who now sleep beneath those fields, the first time I've seen something that shows the pain of loss from the point of view of the one lost.
The longing, the wistful sadness, thoughts from a being whose substance is like the spring breezes missed, memory of a life frozen in place by unfair but not unanticipated death, simple descriptions that overwhelm the emotions and nearly touch the senses - I think, Laz, this is the most beautiful, magnificent poem of its kind I've ever read. I'm not exaggerating - and yes, I needed several tissues by the time I got to the end.
"Wow" is an understatement.
Thanks Sabrina. Wasn't sure if it was a little over the top....Now I know...it isn't...thanks.
Your very welcome! And I love the cover.