Day 17
Last year’s Remembrance Day poppy peeps from the bookshelf. Scarlet, black and deep, deep green.
Polly Robinson © 2013
Polly Robinson © 2013
Mindful Writing Challenge ~ January 2013 ~ Small Stone 17
Polly
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17/01/2013 at 07:27
I find your description of the colours underlines the symbolic value of the poppy. Well done!
17/01/2013 at 07:35
Thank you.
17/01/2013 at 11:40
Something to keep in mind all year really. k.
17/01/2013 at 13:33
You’re right, k. It’s not only for November …
17/01/2013 at 12:35
I think it’s a good thing to remember. And a beautiful way to remember it.
17/01/2013 at 13:33
You’re too kind, Jasmine
17/01/2013 at 16:53
the bookshelf seems to be the perfect place…
17/01/2013 at 16:58
~ smiles ~
17/01/2013 at 19:30
Lovely. A nice remembrance of our heros.
18/01/2013 at 08:14
Thank you, Robin.
18/01/2013 at 03:56
Polly, here in the States we have a different way of remembering our wounded, by NOT providing proper physical and mental health care, and I scream to high heaven about that. Our Memorial Day is not poppies… usually we wash the graves of the war dead and decorate them with wildflowers. The single poppy feels more meaningful, especially as it is in your home. Lovely. Amy PS. As an example of the current state of our troops, this poem:
http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/11/19/interview-with-sgt-davis-kabul-2012/
18/01/2013 at 07:37
Thanks for linking me to your poem, Amy. I’ve worked with service people and heard stories too. You write the story most powerfully.
I didn’t know about your Memorial Day traditions , so thanks for that. We live and learn x