“Selenzio III” Poppy Meadows by the sea
Inspired by John McCrae famous poem
Described as the most popular poem of its era it was often used for propaganda purposes but has since become synonymous with sacrifice and its reading is now an integral part of most remembrance services.
Size 50cmx60cm on 1.6cm thickness canvas
Signed by artist on the back
Unframed, please contact me if wish to order with customised frame.
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.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch: be yours to hold it high!
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
