Writing in Faith: Today's Flowers: Remembering

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Today's Flowers: Remembering

Remembering D-Day.

Today's Flowers

34 comments:

irenet said...: The crinkly look of this flower reminds me of a skirt.

Have a great week.; 6:01 PM
Susan at Stony River said...: I love the colours and texture in this one. For years I've meant to go over to see the memorials and cemeteries in France and Belgium while the poppies are blooming; you've got me thinking again about just *doing* it, and booking that trip.
Peace, Sandy--thanks for a beautiful post!; 6:03 PM
SquirrelQueen said...: So beautiful, what a lovely color. The texture does give it an interesting look.
SQ; 6:06 PM
Kerri said...: Gorgeous!! Reminds me of the flowers we used to make with tissue paper.; 6:43 PM
lisaschaos said...: Beautiful color in that flower!! The center looks like a big hairy spider. :); 7:04 PM
Lin said...: what a fragile color-named pale coral? love that photo.; 7:13 PM
Digital Flower Pictures said...: Lovely flower. I have been trying to buy some of these these spring with no luck.; 8:12 PM
Paul said...: wonderful pic My Dear Friend!; 8:26 PM
Pacey said...: It does look like a paper, so delicate and so beautiful.; 8:40 PM
Sandi McBride said...: Ah Poppy Day...thank you for the lovely flower portrait
Sandi; 9:28 PM
Vicky said...: wow, dried poppy has its own beauty too.; 9:35 PM
fishing guy said...: Sandy: A beautiful capture and a fitting show for remembrance of
D-Day.; 9:39 PM
Pam said...: It wouldn't be Memorial Day without some splendid poppies. Thanks for this wonderful remembrance post, Sandy.; 10:03 PM
PERBS said...: I saw some poppies the other day and meant to take some photos but something distracted me and I crossed the street and forgot about them. I will always remember the poppies we sold for the VA as a child.

Now I have to go look up the field of poppies poem. . . I think it was so appropriate that our President was in France for V day.; 10:26 PM
Luiz Santilli Jr said...: Sandy

Lovely flower!
Thanks for posting for TODAY´S FLOWERS.
Hope you have a nice week!

Luiz; 11:06 PM
☆Willa☆ said...: what a pretty flower,Sandy. :)
My Today's flower#3; 11:22 PM
Luke Wiley said...: A nice memorial.; 11:32 PM
Pietro said...: I like the soft color of that flower. Lovely image, Sandy!; 1:33 AM
Maggie May said...: The poppy is a definite reminder of D Day and the sacrifice of all servicemen at all times.
It is also a beautiful flower and you have taken a magnificent photo!; 2:16 AM
anthonynorth said...: A beautiful flower. The poppy is the sign of our Remembrance Day, and in November millions of Brits pay to wear a mock one on their lapel to support the veterans and remember.; 4:19 AM
Unseen Rajasthan said...: Wow The Flower Is So Beautiful !! Thanks For Sharing!!!; 4:27 AM
Arija said...: Your Poppy looks quite frivolous in her frilly skirts.; 6:57 AM
Regina said...: Lovely!; 8:12 AM
Quiet Paths said...: Wonderful image and color!; 10:09 AM
Old Wom Tigley said...: Excellent flower, and a very nice reminder to.... Thanks for the message..; 10:27 AM
Cheffie-Mom said...: What a beautiful flower - love the color! enJOY your day!; 12:04 PM
Nessa said...: Your photographs are always beautiful.; 12:22 PM
Ascender Rises Above said...: enjoying the way the edges curl inward.; 12:31 PM
Luiz Ramos said...: Beautiful shot. Good remembrance.
Luiz Ramos; 5:13 PM
San said...: That particular flower appears to be unfurling, like memories. How appropriate to the occasion, Sandy.; 6:19 PM
Mojo said...: I love how this looks faded... it's fitting. You know the old saying: "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away."; 9:29 PM
the donG said...: bow that's a very very beautiful flower. it looks like it's sad. perfect to commemorate d day.; 3:01 AM
Pat - Arkansas said...: What a beautiful, lovely color on this poppy. Wonderful photo. Thanks for sharing.; 9:08 PM
storyteller said...: Perfect choice ...
Although it's the 10th, I'm still pausing to remember ... just because.
Hugs and blessings,; 3:22 PM

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