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I Got A Song In My Heart

The Green Fields Of France

By: garvan
Written on August 29th, 2012
Hello all,it has been quite some time since I posted a story on EP.This Irish folk song has lived in my heart from the very first time I heard it when I was about 17.It tells the tale of the Great War commonly known as World War 1.I only tend to listen to it very infrequently for it brings out in it's words how futile War is and all the horrors that are associated with War.
Often when I do play this tragic tune the tears of sorrow flow gently down my face.The song is so sad yet it does make one think what war is all about.
I hope if you read this post you will pause and think,you will realize that there is no glory in War.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this and if anyone leaves a reply I surely will respond.
God Bless you all.
Peace.
garvan.
By: garvan
Age: 46-50 , Male
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15 responses
  • lookingwindow
    lookingwindow

    I will have to re-post this on my profile, it was so moving garvan...

    Dec 19, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      Indeed it is,extremely moving and thought provoking.

      Dec 19, 2012
      1 like
    • lookingwindow
      lookingwindow

      Very sad...;(

      Dec 19, 2012
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  • lookingwindow
    lookingwindow

    Love Irish/Scottish music as well...thank you so much, it made my heart full and my eyes fill with a few tears.

    Dec 19, 2012
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  • Ebf5
    Ebf5

    I have an Uncle who was killed and buried at Normandy. It destroyed the family. My brother was killed on September 11th and I miss him every day. Your post is beautiful. We need to find a way to get along in this world it isn't easy. God bless the men and women who protect this country and the families of those who have perished.

    Aug 31, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      Agreed,it is so tragic to see all those brave men and women coming home in coffins from Afganistan.

      Aug 31, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      Thank you for sharing something so tragic and personal,words simply can not express the sorrow I feel for your loss.
      Peace,
      garvan.

      Sep 8, 2012
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  • mohamedyoussef
    mohamedyoussef

    HI gravan .,I live in the Middle East and i can confirm that there is no glory in war it just a way to destroy people's life's to learn kids how can they live when people called them "ORPHANS" !

    Aug 30, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      War has always been Man's curse,caused by a variety of reasons,Religion,Land,Despots....many reasons.It is abhorrent and vile.We as Humans keep on repeating our mistakes and so Wars continue and most probably always will.I am anti war and wish for a world where Peace and tolerance reigns.
      Thank you for contributing to this post,appreciated.
      garvan.

      Aug 31, 2012
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  • firespryte
    firespryte

    I wish there could be peace in this world. Sadly it will probably never happen. But we can always hope! My father in-law lived to tell his stories from WWII after being shot down and held as a POW. They are some pretty gruesome tales.

    Aug 30, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      I can well imagine they were,thank you for your response :-)

      Aug 30, 2012
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  • mommaceitta
    mommaceitta

    Very beautiful and heartfelt, thanks for sharing

    Aug 29, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      Appreciated,thank you :-)

      Aug 29, 2012
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  • THEMADHATTERXXXX
    THEMADHATTERXXXX

    War is old men talking and young men dying ... Beautiful song by the Furies

    Aug 29, 2012
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    • garvan
      garvan

      Madhatter,thank you,I agree with your point,War is such a tragedy !

      Aug 29, 2012
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