We Will Remember Them
A soldier falls and lays in the sand,
his comrades cannot help him,
as he is now in Gods comforting hands.
Like many before him,
and many more will follow,
the horrors of war, death, brings so much sorrow.
© Richard Veal. October 2009.
A late flowering Poppy lying alone in the wet sand on a beach.
Just like many brave young men who have fought and died for freedom.
Soon after I took this shot, I was inspired to write the short poem above.
All proceeds from any sales of this picture will be donated the the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
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Jeff Burns
Awesome capture and great writing. LOVE IT
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jeff.
Glad you like the writing also.
It did give me so much inspiration after seeing it.
Irene Burdell
Lovely work Richard , it brought a lump to my throat xx
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Irene.
xx
charitygrace
Lovely shot and poem!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks my friend.
CJTill
Excellent work Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you CJ.
Yool
Wonderful work my friend !!!!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Mariola. x
dawndavies
fabulous image richard, strong and powerful, well done,dawnx
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Dawn.
Glad you like it. x
cherylc1
Awesome capture and tribute~ wonderful writing!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Cheryl. x
lucin
A very powerful piece.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Lucin.
Svetlana Sewell
Fabulous work Richard!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Svetlana. x
jesika
It is our duty to remember…
those who gave their all,
those who are now paying a terrible price and
those who strive to protect us.
j
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Jesika, and well said. x
basicblack
excellent Richard
Richard Veal replied
Glad you like it Jen.
Many thanks my friend. x
poupoune
Wonderful, really stunning!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks poupoune.
Glad you like it.
Steve & Lesley
excellent Richard – I wear mine with pride – looking forward to seeing your cornish shots
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Steve. Thought that I would just keep this plain and simple.
Got home this afternoon and had a really good time..
We were lucky with the weather after deciding to stay on. :-))
Anaa
Wonderful composition …excellent capture !
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Anaa.
Glad that you like it.
Rob Parsons
Nice work, all round, Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Rob.
JacquiK
Lovely work Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jacqui.
Kimberley Davitt
This is beautiful, wonderful unstated work but effective
Richard Veal replied
Glad you like it Kim.
Many thanks. x
naturelover
Terrific image Richard- simple and beautiful! x
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Pauline. xx
Arrowman
A simple image that says a lot !
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Colin.
maka1967
beautiful work and sentiment.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Zhao.
Trish Woodford
Beautiful image and words Richard, a lovely tribute :))
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Trish. x
funkyfacestudio
Wonderful Richard !
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Lisa. x
DonDavisUK
Wonderful.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Don.
Anna Shaw
That is so moving Richard.
xx
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Anna. xx
Wayne Holman
Simple and touching Richard, and very moving words
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Wayne.
Lee-Anne Raffe...
Simple and beautiful
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Lee-Anne.
DaveReed
Excellent work Richard . . . we will remember, thousands unknown to me but a few that were . . . . . .
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Dave.
Jo Hoden "C'...
Beautiful work…and words
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jo, and for the fave also.
Very much appreciated. x
Cee Neuner
Awesome work and writing!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Cee.
Glad you like it.
JUSTART
great
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks my dear friend. x
Meeli Sonn
Great background, gorgeous
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Meeli. xx
Sue Buckingham
This is so moving Richard. The image itself is amazing but its representation is what makes it so thought provoking and simply outstanding. Your words together with this image make it a masterpiece and I am proud to put this in my favourites… well done my friend :)) xx
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Sue, and for the fave as well.
Glad you like it.
I wanted to do a different take on a poppy, and as remembrance day is approaching, I thought this appropriate, and glad that it has ‘worked’.
xx
Joyce Dickens,...
Excellent work Richard; beautiful and heartfelt words to go with…...hope you are well…JD
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Joyce, and for the fave also.
Very much appreciated my friend.
Thank you, yes. Keeping well, and hope you are too. xx
redtree
Wonderful capture and a lovely tribute. We shall always remember.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you David.
Very much appreciated.
mdbphotography
Beautiful image and words
Richard Veal replied
Thank you.
Hans Bax
Wonderful Richard! Great writing! Makes me silent….
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Hans, and for the fave also.
Many suffered, as people in your country know all too well, and it should never happen again.
Take care my friend.
Shaun Whiteman
A lovely shot an a great tribute Richard!!!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Shaun.
Portrait Paradise
Fabulous work Richard. The use of space on this is excellent. The whole image speaks.
Martina Fagan
beautiful work love it
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Tina.
Paul Thompson ...
Amazing work, very creative!!
lanebrain phot...
Richard, thank you for the wonderful image and writing! Just wonderful! Terry
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Terry.
We owe so much to them.
NordicBlackbird
YES.
and beauty through simplicity. very powerful, my friend :))
xoxo
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Nat, my friend.
Ralph Olsson
Need to chuck this in style mate…outstanding shot:))
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Ralph. All done.
Shoaib .
fantatic shot and messge.. well done
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Shoaib.
Laurie Search 6 days ago
Gorgeous…
Richard Veal replied 6 days ago
Many thanks Laurie, and for another fave also.
Very much appreciated.
xx