Sunday 11 November 2012

This day

'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)

5 comments:

  1. Such a lovely photograph for the 11th and a very appropriate verse of Binyon's poem.

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  2. Perfect.
    And you've got Nana's calendar in the shot!

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  3. Great photograph and quote
    Alison xx

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  4. Very thoughtful post - I admire your collection of poppies too.

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