The poem,
In Flanders Fields, by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, was written in 1915 in memory of those soldiers lost during the First World War. It refers to the red poppies that grew over graves of the fallen and was instrumental in the remembrance poppy becoming the most recognised memorial symbol for soldiers who have died in conflict.
Remembering all those who have fallen.
The poppies, which the Model and I are both wearing with pride today, were knitted from the same pattern used for
this Winter brooch. I sewed a smattering of vintage black faceted glass beads into the centre. Full details
here on Ravelry.
Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to remember!
ReplyDeleteYour poppies are beautiful, as is your post.
ReplyDeleteAs a school girl, our class always read In Flanders Field at Remembrance Day ceremonies, that I committed the verses to memory, it is one of my favourite poems, especially today.
Beautiful poppy, touching words :)
ReplyDeleteRemembering with you Kate. Such beautiful poignant words... I love your poppy too.
ReplyDeleteLest we forget.
Love Maria x
I used that poem on my blog today too, we must never forget!
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Such beautiful, poignant yet raw words. Thanks for sharing xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to pay tribute!! The poppy is amazing!
ReplyDeleteso lovely x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks for sharing!! xo Heather
ReplyDeletePretty,so very pretty Kate. Clever knitting Kate. The vintage beads look perfect. Love that poem xox
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