May 3, 1915, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, soldier, surgeon, artist, and poet, writes “In Flanders Fields.” This poem is read on Remembrance Day November 11th. Join me in reciting “In Flanders Fields.” In Flanders Fields By John McCraeIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in theContinue reading “Milestones: In Flanders Fields”
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Ode by Arthur O’Shaughnessy
We are the music makers, We are the dreamers of dreams… “Music makers” and “dreamers” are symbols that speak to the heart and vibrancy of the human experience. Music and dreams give honour to our creative spirits, encouraging us to embrace the unknown with courage and expectancy. We are all artists. With the words “moversContinue reading “Ode by Arthur O’Shaughnessy”
Let It Be Forgotten
It was in late February, early March when I recited Sara Teasdale’s poem, “Let It Be Forgotten” on the Vancouver Seawall. It was only a few weeks before the world changed and we entered a time of solitude. This is a favourite poem of mine for it reminds me that time is a kind friendContinue reading “Let It Be Forgotten”
Quest by Carrie Williams Clifford
Sarah, my sister, shares my love of poetry. Every morning, I look forward to receiving her “good morning” e-mail that includes a poem. A few weeks ago, I received the poem, “Quest” by Carrie Williams Clifford. “My goal out-distances the utmost star,Yet is encompassed in my inmost Soul;I am my goal—my quest, to know myself.ToContinue reading “Quest by Carrie Williams Clifford”
On The Road Book Club 