๐๐Lest We Forget "In Flanders Fields" Recited By The Late Great Leonard Cohen... Who Just Passed Away November /10/2016. R.I.P.๐๐
A VIDEO POEM ! On this day of rememberance November/ 11 /2016 . I would like to share with you all , an unforgettable poem which was recited by Leonard Cohen who just passed away on November/ 10 /2016. At the age of 82. He of course was a great Canadian Musician , Poet and artist. And he will always be remembered and never forgoten...may he rest in peace...
As I was reading about todays rememberance day activites, I came across this story and video where Leonard Cohen, in 2015 Recites "In Flanders Fields " written by Canadian Lt.Col.John McCrae. And how fitting it would be to share with you all on this very special day of rememberance! And the poems declaration that" We Are The Dead ". And i would like to extend a spceial remberance to all of the brave men and woman that fought in war and sacrificed everthing for their country. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Heres a link to the story :
http://www.macleans.ca/culture/arts/leonard-cohen-recites-in-flanders-fields/
AND HERES THE SHORT POEM RECIED BY LEONARD COHEN! VERY POIGNANT... MADE ME CRY๐ข๐ From Utube.
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What a sad way to start a day when you wake up and read about the death of a great artist...
Heres a link to song jacor posted earlier! Of one of his latest performances before he passed away! Hallelujah!
https://steemit.com/rip/@jacor/rest-in-peace-mr-leonard-cohen
Today is a sad day indeed... nobody could do a better job then that at reciteing" In Flounders Fields" it was very touching... ๐๐๐
I've never heard Cohen recite In Flander's Fields before. I've heard of man and poem individually though. Thank you for sharing.
Yes I never did eigther untill today but aparently he has done it for many years! Thanks for replying! He will be missed.๐ ๐๐
Did you check out my thank blog i did earlier! Dont you think my signature line looks awesome! ? Heres the link in case you missed it! https://steemit.com/story/@karenmckersie/a-special-thanks-to-those-who-help-our-comunity-on-steemit
Thanks for the link Karen. I'm still blurry-eyed. Went to bed about 3 am, drove hubby to work at 6 am. Trying to get an hour's nap before I start my day, but I'm heading there now :)
Wow your a night hawk like me! Let me know if you like it! I sure do! ๐๐
excellent. I didn't know he recited poetry too
Oh yes! And was a master at it! Musician, poet, artist. May he rest in peace...๐๐๐๐
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