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POPPY DAY
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POPPY DAY  Above is an art installation designed by Paul Cummins called The Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. 888,246 ceramic poppies have been planted around the Tower of London to commemorate each of the British and so-called colonial soldiers killed during the First World War. The first poppy was planted in July and the last poppy was planted today, commemorating 100 years after the start of the First World War. Though 5 million people have flocked to the Tower of London to see the poppies and reflect on war, the poppy installation has attracted criticism. There are some who argue that there should be more poppies planted to reflect the death of every soldier killed in the First World War. Fair enough, but nearly 900,000 planted poppies still make a poignant point about the horrors and sacrifices of war. The most valid criticism is that this installation is to be disbanded because each of the poppies have been sold to people for £25 each and they’ve been promised their commemorative poppy to be posted to buyers early next year. I think the poppies should remain as a permanent installation - it’s not as if the Tower of London, despite hosting the Queen’s crown jewels, has got a lot going for it. This poppy installation is art that has touched the popular imagination. I say, refund the £25 to everyone and let’s have a permanent reminder of war whether it’s at the boring Tower of London or somewhere else. Do you think the poppy installation should be a permanent commemoration of victims of war? Do you wear a poppy? As well as red and white poppies, I came across a purple poppy this week. A purple poppy is worn to commemorate the animal victims of war. I’m wearing a purple poppy this year! I’m not saying that animals are more important than humans; I’m just saying war involves death and suffering and we should reflect. Below are the Western opium fields in Afghanistan.  |
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I showed myself wearing the poppy in my last post! 
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I was wearing my poppy today for our Remembrance Day! We left it on the cenotaph after the service.. Do you think the poppy installation should be a permanent commemoration of victims of war? maybe. Do you wear a poppy? yes Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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I don't wear a poppy here in Ireland as it is offensive to some who live in my adopted home....but I always remember. I would like to see the poppies remain....but I fear their beauty would deteriorate quickly and perhaps they will be better cared for by their new owners....who may be remembering a loved one.  ~~Anais Nin~~
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the poopy exhibition would loose some of its special meaning if dome more than once a year. no I do have a poppy to wear. 4  if love isn't the answer, than I misunderstood the question
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No, it would be difficult to keep tidy, it wouldn't take long for the grass and weeds grow higher than them. Yes.
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1. Yes. 2. No, I usually contribute and take one, sometimes more, but rarely wear them, not for any reason in particular, probably because I've left it on a suit jacket which I rarely wear these days. Hoping to see what's left of the exhibition soon, it's a pity they won't remain indefinitely.
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I showed myself wearing the poppy in my last post!
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I was wearing my poppy today for our Remembrance Day! We left it on the cenotaph after the service.. Do you think the poppy installation should be a permanent commemoration of victims of war? maybe. Do you wear a poppy? yes
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I don't wear a poppy here in Ireland as it is offensive to some who live in my adopted home....but I always remember. I would like to see the poppies remain....but I fear their beauty would deteriorate quickly and perhaps they will be better cared for by their new owners....who may be remembering a loved one. I think you're right about the Tower of London's poppies getting damaged by the weather. Your point has made me change my mind; it's best they're sold off.
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Buying one of the poppies for your friend is a lovely gesture. £25 is quite reasonable for an acclaimed and talked-about piece of art.
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I think the commemoration should be all year round. I have never worn a poppy and rarely see them when I pass australian florists. If I could easily afford the cost, I'd buy a red and a purple poppy and wear both. Many horses as well as domestic animals died in the First World War as well as the Second World War and all other wars, animals get killed as a by-product of the battle... Lest We Forget those humans who died in service or as civilians.
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the poopy exhibition would loose some of its special meaning if dome more than once a year. no I do have a poppy to wear.
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Poppies are beautiful flowers.
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Britain has lots of war memorials - almost one in every village, town and city, but this one seemed to connect across the generations.
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No, it would be difficult to keep tidy, it wouldn't take long for the grass and weeds grow higher than them. Yes.
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The white poppy is meant to commemorate peace not war.
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1. Yes. 2. No, I usually contribute and take one, sometimes more, but rarely wear them, not for any reason in particular, probably because I've left it on a suit jacket which I rarely wear these days. Hoping to see what's left of the exhibition soon, it's a pity they won't remain indefinitely.
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They do look beautiful. I think women should take over the world!
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