For upcoming Memorial Say – third in a series of Toritto’s war poetry
Saw some 1920’s photos
when we had ended all the wars
thinking we would all be rich
livin’ fat and driving fancy cars
But it didn’t quite turn out that way
as kids went over there again
once more to see the sights of France,
island beaches; Italy
But then we knew we’d get it right
in Levittowns across the nation
but no; we sent them off again
Who is Uncle Ho Chi Minh?
Now some living in our parks
seek solace in an empty bottle
wondering how it went so wrong
fighting shadows in Mekong
I heard Marlene Dietrich sing
“Sag mir, wo die blumen sind?”
Remembering all the flowers gone
petals blow ‘cross a graveyard lawn.
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I’ve never heard her sing this so that was very pleasing. Thank you, Frank!
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Hi Sarah – there are a number of videos on YouTube of Marlene singing the song – one of her doing it live in Poland. Regards
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Thanks.
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Moving words, and a great choice of song too. Nice work, Frank.
Best wishes, Pete.
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How beautiful… a very poignant tribute, dear Frank… sending best wishes. Aquileana 😀
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Here most famous song “Lili Marlene” was happily sung by both sides. Probably the only thing they agreed on.
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