Sunday, November 11, 2007

Solemn Sunday: We Remember


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

We bow our heads in silence to remember those soldiers who have fought and are still fighting. It is the least we can do here on Remembrance Day.

9 comments:

Mickey's Musings said...

We too give thanks to all the Veterans.
All gave some,some gave all.

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Thank you for this wonderful Remembrance Day post. My humans and I are praying for and honouring all those who served and who continue to serve.

Ramses said...

What a beautiful photo My Sweety, you're such a sweet and sensitive girly cat... After a quiet and thoughtful morning here, we're dealing with a sulky Tigmut'hep and watching work in the garden...

Please come to my party next week when My Mummy's out with the family again! :)

Tara said...

Very nice post! We are all remembering...

Tara

Daisy said...

I am joining you in bowing my head in remembrance.

Parker said...

We are thankful too - what a lovely photo of you two!

Anonymous said...

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Monica said...

That is a very good poem for Veteran's Day.

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

This is really really wonderful rememverance day post~!!!