Memorial
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Poppies (on Remembrance Day)
bringing a spot of colour to the green lawn with a second task fulfilled a reminder of all those who’ve served in war and have passed or been killed keeping a promise made long ago – we shall remember all and keep a moments silence after the buglers call Continue reading
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Remembrance II
#remembrance #memorial #armistice #war They gathered in the square about the stone pillar their number there to remember those who sleep on foreign battlegrounds names etched with care – on pillars while keeping watch – a soldier or lion and as time hits the hour the silence fills the air as respect to the fallen… Continue reading
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Cenotaph
Salford 10th November 2019 Carved into hewn stone each name mentioned someone who never came home now remembered for their actions on those fateful campaigns the list of names shines in the sun as the sun shines on each of their names poppies resting at the foot of the memorial as held silence is observed,… Continue reading
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Challenge 30 – No9
Older than me For this challenge, I scoured the archive of my photos looking for an old photo…..I didn’t find one (Ha Ha) but among my archive I did find this Just up the road from where I live in Salford. It was built in the 19th Century, and the spire still shows the date… Continue reading
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Poppies
Red poppies are flowing down the top of the earth shard of IWM North Each poppy was created to remember those who fell in the war to end all wars Memorial to the host of soldiers who went to the front Expecting to be home by Christmas Men not only from the home nations, But… Continue reading
1914-18, acrostic, Anniversary, Artwork, IWM North, Memorial, Photography, Poetry, Poppies, Red, Remembrance, Symbol, Trafford, War, Wave, World War I -
Spire
an acrostic on by inky about Stowell spire on the corner of Trafford Road , in Salford Soaring up to the heavens Perhaps it be fitting – the old church spire be Illuminated – lighting up the Roads and pavements around it Everybody knows it as a local landmark Continue reading
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Off on a walk
#promptuarium #prose #inkdropk Took myself on a walk – to remember happy times, when a group of us went a wondering to places far and wide places planned, and journeys grand remembering a mate, and wondering why it was far too early to say goodbye Continue reading
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Manchester
Manchester An acrostic in memoriam to those affected by the Manchester Arena Bomb My sister city As days go on Never forget those Cherished individuals Heaven’s doors are surely open Everyone remember those who fell – but Stay strong – don’t allow Those who did this to win Everyone knows what a great place you… Continue reading