Top 2 Quotes & Sayings by Francis Ledwidge

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Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Francis Edward Ledwidge was an Irish poet from Slane, County Meath, sometimes known as the "poet of the blackbirds". He was later also known as a First World War war poet. He was killed in action in 1917.

Irish - Poet | August 19, 1887 - July 31, 1917

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I joined the British Army because she stood between Ireland and an enemy common to our civilization, and I would not have her (Britain) say that she defended us while we did nothing at home but pass resolutions.

Francis Ledwidge

When the clouds shake their hyssops, and the rain Like holy water falls upon the plain, 'Tis sweet to gaze upon the springing grain And see your harvest born. And sweet the little breeze of melody The blackbord puffs upon the budding tree, While the wild poppy lights upon the lea And blazes 'mid the corn.

Francis Ledwidge

Top 2 Quotes & Sayings by Francis Ledwidge

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