rogueyam Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 << Take up our quarrel with the foe: >> Why??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogueyam Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 << Take up our quarrel with the foe: >> Why??? Freedom isn't free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 << Take up our quarrel with the foe: >> Why??? Your joking right? If Thailand was attacked by Laos and asked for help, the US would "take up our quarrel with the foe" and you would be happy for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 the Poppy is the most integral part of the Rememberance services in the UK. wreaths laid at services around the Country commerating Armistice Day are mainly poppies and people are proud to wear one in their lapel......... :thumbup: we have to remember our fallen soldiers........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck6660 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 << Take up our quarrel with the foe: >> Why??? As I understand from past research on this poem: the poem was meant as a message to fellow soldiers, "Take up our quarrel with the foe" if you read the following line "To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high" it becomes clear. He is stating that the fallen can no longer continue the fight, it is their mates who must keep fighting the enemy. Great poem, the author died (I believe) from pneumonia, contracted from the harsh conditions on the battlefield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 << Take up our quarrel with the foe: >> Why??? As I understand from past research on this poem: the poem was meant as a message to fellow soldiers' date=' "Take up our quarrel with the foe" if you read the following line "To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high" it becomes clear. He is stating that the fallen can no longer continue the fight, it is their mates who must keep fighting the enemy. [/quote'] Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carew66 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 the Poppy is the most integral part of the Rememberance services in the UK.wreaths laid at services around the Country commerating Armistice Day are mainly poppies and people are proud to wear one in their lapel......... :thumbup: we have to remember our fallen soldiers........... To quote an Alan Bennett character in 'The History Boys' standing by a war memorial "The best way to forget about something is to commemorate it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dengue Fever Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Freedom isn't free. What would you do If you were asked to give up your dreams for freedom? What would you do If asked to make the ultimate sacrifice? Would you think about all them people Who gave up everything they had? Would you think about all them War Vets And would you start to feel bad? Freedom isn't free It costs folks like you and me And if we don't all chip in We'll never pay that bill Freedom isn't free No, there's a hefty fuckin' fee. And if you don't throw in your buck 'o five Who will? What would you do If someone told you to fight for freedom? Would you answer the call Or run away like a little pussy? 'Cause the only reason that you're here Is 'cause folks died for you in the past So maybe now it's your turn To die kicking some ass Freedom isn't free It costs folks like you and me And if we don't all chip in We'll never pay that bill Freedom isn't free Now there's a hefty fuckin' fee And if you don't throw in your buck 'o five Who will? You don't throw in your buck 'o five. Who will? Oooh buck 'o five Freedom costs a buck 'o five Listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 The poet was stating that others should take up the quarrel with Imperial Germany. Fine, the author was a Brit. But Imperial Germany was absolutely no threat to the United States. So why take up somebody else's quarrel? Ask this fellow, if you doubt: "I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism. I helped make Mexico and especially Tampico safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefit of Wall Street. I helped purify Nicaragua for the International Banking House of Brown Brothers in 1902-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for the American sugar interests in 1916. I helped make Honduras right for the American fruit companies in 1903. In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went on its way unmolested. Looking back on it, I might have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. I operated on three continents." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smedley_Butler http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Is_a_Racket I also have experience in fighting someone else's war - and have 8 medals and ribbons to show for it. Then my wonderful government lost interest after getting 50,000 GIs killed and quit, leaving our "allies" to their fate. Let the politicians go fight their own wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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