Daisy Turner. Dear Madam

[@dallasalmeida6392]

The voice builds you. The words break you. The lines paint the picture. The rhymes give it depth. Let us hope with time, these things give wisdom.

[@jasongray9696]

Because it came from one who loved him. My guess would be that Daisy Turner, having lived so much life, especially the time when she lived it (along with her continued acuteness of mind) appreciates the pain and sadness the author expresses better than most. Almost surely she lost a husband, and a child (or children) during her life. Doubtlessly she has known many people in her life who died, in various ways. Because of that she can give such voice to what people who experience and endure so much together (as soldiers do) feel for one another.

[@liya9822]

We watched this in class. I went completely silent after "And your soldier boy was dead". Thank you, Daisy Turner. Rest in Peace.

[@unappreciatedtreehouse821]

I certainly wish I had the ability to write so wonderfully as this.

[@rossgage9730]

This could be a letter to any mother, from any war. Absolutely timeless.

[@jellyfish3333]

A poignant poem, recited by a great lady. Whether you're of Northern or Southern leanings, regardless of whatever war, this ode to a dead soldier works on many levels. Kuddos to Miss Turner; because of this poem among other things, you will always be remembered.

[@ogilain]

I love her passion, I love her New England accent, and I love this poem. Thank you Ken Burns for preserving this! My Yankee accent beats more fully when I hear her...

[@unappreciatedtreehouse821]

What a great poem and what a great recitation. Fortunately captured on film.

[@mizfrenchtwist]

an amazing , amazing lady . i am saddened because I didn't learn of her existence until she was already passed. her voice is incredibly strong for one her age. I am currently reading her memoirs " DAISY TURNER'S KIN ". I love her posthumously , may her venerable old soul rest in peace.

[@videocurios]

Beautiful thankyou for sharing What a talented Lady R.I.P Daisy x

[@SpazzyLogic]

Oh, I LOVE this. I think it probably my favorite poem. Thanks!

[@johnvalinch5752]

Incredible!

[@dianatapispisan7108]

lovely, moving, sad for a boy who was loved so well to die young.

[@Douglasious]

this woman represents a time in USA history that could be recorded directly from her own words. great footage

[@cmsinx]

Wonderful moving poem and such a special old lady....

[@bryonrockett2365]

...till this morning when he died

[@pissedoffnation]

I wish i could find more of her dads poetry

[@uwcb1]

thanks for posting

[@jeremybds1901]

thanks for uploading

[@christophermosley321]

That was amazing

[@dustjunky2000]

'...he whispered 'Goodbye, mother'...and your soldier boy was dead' HHNNGGGGG!

[@JasonKatsanis]

I'm so curious about this beautiful poem! Did Daisy write it, or was it someone else's that she memorised? What is the title? When was it written? Has it been published? Was the Ken Burns documentary its first exposure to the public at large? In any case, it is a beautiful poem read beautifully by a beautiful lady.

[@busiko2]

leagueoflostpoetscharli.web.unc.edu/daisys-poetry/

[@randolfducanes1028]

Who's here from Netflix?