"Reply to In Flanders Fields" by John Mitchell (poetry reading)

[MrDarudin]

I think the author did misinterpret the message of the original .

[tcalger87]

Three Empires fell, the weak Austro-Hungarian, the even more archaic Ottoman and and the Russian. In addition, Germany's Kaiser abdicated. Although you say trivial, Europe was known to be a tinderbox and the Imperial powers (including the UK, France and the fledgling Americans faced off in the supposed "war to end all wars." Most historians are increasingly, and I believe this will become predominant as time passes, interpreting the World Wars as one conflagration interrupted by depression.

[ZechsMerquise73]

I'm a little confused as to why the reference to freedom is made. No state involved really had their sovereignty challenged; causes were trivial.

[guyanapoemz]

Thanks!

[longhairred]

You just made me cry...

[thissong4you]

I found a poet named John Mitchell, who died in Minneapolis, Mn in August, 2006, where he taught English literature and film for 36 years at Augsburg College. His obituary is in the Minneapolis Star, with 33 guest book entries extolling him as a gifted poet and exceptional professor. I could not get the link to post here. There is also information if you search Augsburg.edu. I've sent emails and left voice mails. Will try to confirm on Monday if he wrote this poem.

[SagaciousSilence]

This is both a bit melancholic and beautiful. As always, wonderful reading by you!

[TheFozzie24]

Beautifully spoken as always :o)

[SgtHydra]

*can't hit like button enough times*