PLATOON of POPPIES
by rebeccaMpells
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“Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,
Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,
Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs,
And towards our distant rest began to trudge.”
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Quote from Dulcet et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen
On the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 Wilfred’s mother received news that her son had not survived.
He lost his life just six days before the armistice.
‘Platoon of Poppies‘ by Rebecca Pells Fine Art
Beautiful.
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Thank you very much
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Beautiful, also very moving…
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Thanks Amy. My ability as an artist nowhere near matches Wilfred Owen’s powerful words.
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Thank you for sharing your artwork and Owen’s powerful words. 🙂
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bitter
sweet
art 🙂
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Yes indeed. Thanks for looking 🙂
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This is so beautiful, Rebecca. The poem is wonderful too. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you very much.
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Powerful.
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Beautiful!
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