Lest We Should Ever Forget
The low cloud formation
was spectacular
to state the obvious
and to say the very least ..
It seemed like
a well-rehearsed salute
or celebration in
honour of their sacrifice ..
The entire scene
was played out by three
young wounded
Tommies each one carved
from sheet metal
and painted in matt black ..
Not just for
its effect, on a grass verge
at a particularly
dangerous crossroads but
as a genuine
mark of respect and as a
stark warning to
everyone lest we ever forget ..







I wish so many in my country weren’t so eager to bury history and relive it. Those 2 minutes of silent respect are a beautiful gift for the memory that shouldn’t be laid to rest
Many thanks Willow I am so glad you stopped by .. Kindest regards, Neville 💜
We wear the poppies but the message has been forgotten, and reinterpreted, with sinister overtones. War is hell, but it goes on.
Regards James
Thank you for checking in .. War has never been fun, has it .. 💜
Few lines but it is a little gem here, a little masterpiece… You couldn’t say it better, specially the opening, when nature is participating in it, to proof it is the Truth. Bravo ✨my very dear friend YOU😎🌻
Just between us, thanking You has become one of my most favourite reflexes G Girl .. Neville 💛🌻💜⭐👍
Top secret between us 🤝🤐
..💕💛⭐🌻💛💕👍
Powerfully penned, Neville. Excellent write my friend, this has layers and I love layers. Such a powerful message. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thank you Damian .. Neville 😎👍
Brilliant work.
Cheers mate .. I hope you have already guessed .. I’m back .. Neville
“Carved from sheet metal / and painted in matt black” is a striking detail. It grounds the tribute without sentimentality.
Now ya just spoiling me .. Cheers again my friend .. Neville