Young Fellow My Lad Comments
"Where are you going, Young Fellow My Lad,
On this glittering morn of May?"
"I'm going to join the Colours, Dad;
They're looking for men, they say."
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I learned this back in 1949ish and have never been able to forget it. It was very haunting then and still is after all this time.
How anyone can read this poem withcrying, I don't know. It makes me feel thankful for each new day I am given; and so proud of my beautiful sons who have not had to pay the terrible price of war.
When i was in grade school i had to pick out a poem to resight to the class. I CHOSE THIS ONE and today at 83 years of age I still resight it to myself usually at night when I retire.
Harry, I am 83 also this is the poem I recited at our poetry contest. This was 1952. I have recited this many times thru the years, mostly at Veterans Day ceremonies.
Tears of sadness; A wonderful powerful poem on Remembrance day.
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7/29/2025 8:41:04 PM # 1.0.0
This is one of the most beautiful and moving poems I have ever read. God bless Robert William Service and God bless our selfless troops.