'They went with songs to the battle, they were young
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted:
They fell with their faces to the foe.'
(from: For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon)
That's a lovely quote xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely photograph for the 11th and a very appropriate verse of Binyon's poem.
ReplyDeletePerfect.
ReplyDeleteAnd you've got Nana's calendar in the shot!
Great photograph and quote
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Very thoughtful post - I admire your collection of poppies too.
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