In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

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.

In Canada, we celebrate Remembrance Day today. We wear red poppy flowers to remember all the people who have died in wars and battles past. Growing up the schools would hold assemblies where this poem was recited every year. It’s been a very long time since I’ve said or even seen it so I wanted to take the time to wish everyone a Happy Remembrance or Veterans Day!