Tramping the Dusty Roads

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WHEN FLOWERS FALL

Inspired by a Scottish myth/belief that fallen soldiers become flowers

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Rajiv Chopra
Oct 09, 2023
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The Song That Inspired This Post

A song inspired this post; you see the image at the top. The song “Fallen Flowers” is by Steve McDonald from his album “Stone of Destiny.” The idea, or story, behind the song is that when soldiers die in battle, they become flowers. Hence, the name–“Fallen Flowers.”

In the song, you hear the imaginary conversation between …

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