Cocaine Princess here.
How incredible is this.
In honor of Remembrance Day 888,246 poppies have been planted by people at the Tower of London since July this year, including politicians and members of the Royal family. The exhibition was created by artist Paul Cummins and was created as part of the build up to to this day to help remember those who fought in World War One.
ll 888,246 poppies have now been planted in the dry 16-acre moat, heralding the completion of the poignant memorial.
Floodlights are being used to ensure more people get to see the piece.
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Today we pay our respects, and our gratitude to the heroes who served to keep our beautiful country proud and free.
We Remember. Lest We Forget.
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
6 comments:
Wow, that looks awesome. I wonder if there a significance in the number? Maybe it's the amount of people that died in the war?
"In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields."
Hey you... I've been so under the weather for so long, I missed Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day...
I normally post something for that day... I just didn't make it this year.
I hope all is well with you...
~shoes~
Red Shoes at 7:49,
Thanks for the posting the poem.
I hope you have a speedy recovery & are feeling better real soon.
(And yes, all is well on my end. Thank you for asking)
You are welcome... always...
~shoes~
Might I have permission to use the lowest picture on your post in a blog post for the #Bigbible #digidisciple project on 10th December.
I will attribute to your blog as owner
www.bigbible.org
UK Viewer at 3:38,
Yes, go ahead. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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