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Memorial Day

Memorial Day

A return to poem for the fallen and an offering of a new image of honor and grace

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Yolande Clark-Jackson
May 26, 2025
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“Flanders Field” was a poem I recited in an elementary classroom in Medford, Massachusetts. Maybe it was before Memorial Day. I don’t remember.

In those days we often recited poetry. Back then the days before Memorial Day were filled with activities to honor American soldiers who died fighting for our country. It was all we were told before we drew flag…

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