Ooh, sorry it startled you. The video was aimed to agree with the poem – in the battle of life, we must take up the torch and fight when others fail in strength as they fight oppression. We fight for justice today at home and in other nations, as our veterans did in Flanders. I hope today's youth, who were not raised in the shadow of the great wars, will hear the call of John McRae's poem, and take a stand for good in their own youth and energy. Thank you for your comment – it made me explain.
Of course you are correct. That little ramble about the tune only referred to the old melody "Greensleeves" which is hundreds of years old. Googling gave the information, which is contradictory and questionable. The POEM however, is, as you say, by John McCrae (Died 1918). There is a lot of information about him. And clear facts. And millions of people memorized his poem in school.
My apologies for the confusion. The poem is the whole point!
@99yllom Thank god someone waded into this and corrected the incredibly bewildering notions about this POEM! WTF are these people rambling on about? Ann Boleyn? Middle ages? It's NOT a folks song, nor is it a Christian hymn. Try picking up a book or googling the poem.
this poem was written by Canadian surgeon JohnMcrae after his friend died in world war1. Anne Boleyn was beheaded by henry viii because he wanted to remarry Suggest you learn some history or at least google it
My how tradition shapes a song. I've heard it was a Lady's lover pining for her. And I've heard it was political, as many of the songs were in the 1500's. One source says Henry VIII may have written it for Ann Boleyn, who spurned him, but argues the Italian style belies the possibility. Shakespeare used it in his plays. Whatever its origin, contemporary folk cherish the tune enough to use it for What Child Is This. In fact, many old folk songs became Christian hymns. Thanks for your comment.
Ooh, sorry it startled you. The video was aimed to agree with the poem – in the battle of life, we must take up the torch and fight when others fail in strength as they fight oppression. We fight for justice today at home and in other nations, as our veterans did in Flanders. I hope today's youth, who were not raised in the shadow of the great wars, will hear the call of John McRae's poem, and take a stand for good in their own youth and energy. Thank you for your comment – it made me explain.
AdeleSimmonsCanada 2 months ago
Some pictures are not from Flanders Fields! Who makes such videos such be ashamed.
FORDHAM4U 2 months ago
Thank you.....
janeta54 3 months ago
9999 views
sasrutolee 3 months ago
Beautiful, moving and a must hear!. Thank you Adele Simmons.
cefair22 3 months ago
It's that time again. Be blessed with the soul of John McRae's famous poem.
AdeleSimmonsCanada 4 months ago
Of course you are correct. That little ramble about the tune only referred to the old melody "Greensleeves" which is hundreds of years old. Googling gave the information, which is contradictory and questionable. The POEM however, is, as you say, by John McCrae (Died 1918). There is a lot of information about him. And clear facts. And millions of people memorized his poem in school.
My apologies for the confusion. The poem is the whole point!
AdeleSimmonsCanada 1 year ago
@99yllom Thank god someone waded into this and corrected the incredibly bewildering notions about this POEM! WTF are these people rambling on about? Ann Boleyn? Middle ages? It's NOT a folks song, nor is it a Christian hymn. Try picking up a book or googling the poem.
catpaw2007 1 year ago
this poem was written by Canadian surgeon JohnMcrae after his friend died in world war1. Anne Boleyn was beheaded by henry viii because he wanted to remarry Suggest you learn some history or at least google it
99yllom 1 year ago
My how tradition shapes a song. I've heard it was a Lady's lover pining for her. And I've heard it was political, as many of the songs were in the 1500's. One source says Henry VIII may have written it for Ann Boleyn, who spurned him, but argues the Italian style belies the possibility. Shakespeare used it in his plays. Whatever its origin, contemporary folk cherish the tune enough to use it for What Child Is This. In fact, many old folk songs became Christian hymns. Thanks for your comment.
AdeleSimmonsCanada 1 year ago