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MEMORIAL DAY 2015


 recalling our dead
with tenderness, hopefulness
for our reunion


For this picture,
I used the "color selection" setting (red, of course)
on my Nikon L32 camera. Note the red flowers and small flags
in the background.



the grave site of my beloved

Information as to why 
we celebrate Memorial Day 
can be found here.

sharing with Rebecca
at her heartfelt
Haiku My Heart



Hoosier Quote:
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.”
~Amelia Earhart~


Comments

Anonymous said…
Beautiful haiku and observations.
Gillena Cox said…
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.”
~Amelia Earhart~
luv this quote; and thanks for sharing your hope with us

much love...
Mascha said…
Wow! I had not known, that any cameras have a color-select-function...
We celebrate Pentecost today
Have a nice week
Nonnie said…
That discovery brought me joy.
Nonnie said…
You are so welcome, dear Gillena.
Mark said…
A fitting tribute, Nonnie!

The Skin of the Frog

J C said…
Your beloved rests peacefully in that beautiful place.
rebecca said…
dearest nonnie,
thank you for your haiku of honor and touching photographs. i feel your endearing love.
xo

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