The Torch Be Yours
by Nina Silver
Title
The Torch Be Yours
Artist
Nina Silver
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph With Creative Digital Enhancements
Description
On November 11, since 1919, many of us commemorate the anniversaries of the ending of the First World War and all others since. The poppy has become an emblem for that day as a result of a famous poem written by Canadian soldier, poet and physician, Major John McCrae.
An excerpt from poem says: "In Flanders' Fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place; and in the sky, the larks, still bravely singing, fly. Scarce heard amid the guns below... ...Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high."
Though various legends have developed as to the inspiration for the poem, the most commonly held belief is that McCrae wrote "In Flanders Fields" on May 3, 1915, the day after presiding over the funeral and burial of his friend Lieutenant Alexis Helmer.
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October 29th, 2015
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Comments (15)
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked and Favorited. The artist is invited to add the image to the group’s current “2022 Feature Archive” Discussion topic.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group's from our P IS FOR PETALS themed week, MARCH 16 - March 23. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP.
Nina Silver
Thank you to Randy Rosenberger for featuring this piece in 'Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery'.
Randy Rosenberger
I am very happy that you provided this fine piece of art to share with your fellow artists and all potential customers out there. This is a very worthy piece of beauty and is deserving of being Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. LIKED & FAVED Randy B. Rosenberger WFS group administrator
Vickie Emms
Congratulations on your special Remembrance Day feature of your beautiful Poppy. 7-11-15
Nina Silver replied:
Thank you so much for honouring this piece with a feature for Remembrance Day, Vickie.
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