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[farharbour]

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[harmonyhealinghub]

The Colours of Remembrance Shaina Tranquilino November 13, 2024

In the small town of Willow Glen, nestled between rolling hills and fields, November was a month of reflection. Every year, townspeople would gather in the town square to commemorate Remembrance Day. On that day, the square blossomed with poppies of all colours pinned to jackets, scarves, and hats.

Young Lila was new to the traditions. At eight years old, her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she walked hand-in-hand with her grandmother, Eleanor, toward the heart of the square. The cool breeze carried the soft murmur of stories, the faint strains of a bugle, and the scent of pine and cold earth. Lila gazed at the red poppies blooming on the chest of every passerby. But there were also white, purple, and black ones mingling among them.

"Grandma," Lila whispered, tugging on Eleanor’s sleeve, "why do some people wear different poppies?"

Eleanor knelt beside Lila, her eyes kind and wise, shadowed by decades of remembrance. “Each colour has its own story, my dear. But they all speak of sacrifice, hope, and gratitude.”

Lila looked around, her heart swelling with wonder. The red poppies were most common; their bright hue caught the morning sun like flames. Eleanor smiled as she pointed to hers. “The red poppy is for those who served in wars and gave their lives for freedom. It is a way of saying thank you for their courage.”

“But what about the white ones?” Lila asked, noticing a young woman near the memorial with a white poppy pinned to her coat.

“The white poppy,” Eleanor explained, “is worn to remember the hope for peace. It reminds us that even as we honour those who fought, we must strive for a world where no one needs to go to war again. It is a symbol of gratitude for peace itself, and a wish that it spreads far and wide.”

Lila nodded solemnly. Then her eyes lit up as she spotted a man holding a small bouquet of purple poppies. “And the purple ones?” she inquired, tilting her head.

“Ah, the purple poppy,” Eleanor said, her voice softening. “It honours the animals who were part of wars—the horses that carried soldiers, the dogs that sent messages, even the pigeons that flew across enemy lines. They did not have a choice, but they served loyally. The purple poppy reminds us to be grateful for all life and the sacrifices made for us, big or small.”

Lila’s gaze turned to a black poppy worn by an elderly man sitting quietly on a bench, a distant look in his eyes. “What about that one?” she asked.

“The black poppy,” Eleanor said, her voice low and reverent, “is for those whose stories are often forgotten—particularly the soldiers from Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions who fought alongside others but are rarely remembered. It is a tribute to their strength and an acknowledgment of their contributions. We wear it to show gratitude not just for their service, but for reminding us that bravery has no single face or heritage.”

Lila took in the sea of colours around her, each one telling its story in silent gratitude. She looked up at her grandmother, the warmth of understanding dawning in her chest. “We wear them to remember, don’t we?” she said, her small voice strong.

Eleanor smiled, her eyes glistening. “Yes, Lila. We remember, and we give thanks. We wear them so that gratitude, like these poppies, takes root in our hearts and blooms in our actions every day.”

With that, Lila reached into her pocket, where she had hidden a little paper poppy she’d made herself. It was red in the centre, with rings of white, purple, and black layered around it. She pinned it next to her grandmother’s and whispered, “Thank you.”

As the town bell rang and silence fell across the square, Lila stood tall, the poppy on her chest a promise that she would always remember.

[doritopaw101]

You got any Tallpoppy headcanons? I like her a lot and I don’t see many people talk about her

Plenty it just depends on what I want to write with her

I like to hc her as bi with a lean towards mollies.

Taller than average, gets self conscious about it. Toadfoot inherited the height.

Ik she’s a tabby but I thought she was like a black cat and that’s all I can see her as.

She’s generally a kind and soft-spoken cat but did not like any of the shit happening during Tigerclan.

She became a warrior just before Brokenstar came to power (a blessing to be honest).

Her and Blackfoot’s relationship was definitely complicated throughout all the drama (I refuse to see her as his apprentice)

I do like the Su Susann’s missing kits for them. Though I’m setting the kits back to be born when Blackfoot leaves.

For a while, his kits only have the clan and their mother to go off of about their father and when they finally get to meet him, they don’t know what to think. Tallpoppy just wanted to move on and help her clan.

She definitely went without food and hunted the best she could before the sickness got to her. Very begrudging of Blackfoot when they reunite. She iced him out most of the time.

There kits definitely bought into the Tigerclan nonsense though with no thanks to Blackfoot.

After the chaos of Tigerclan and rebuilding, BlackPoppy decide to have another litter (read: help fix the problem): Applekit, Toadkit, and Marshkit. All that really does is make Tallpoppy realize how pretty Russetfur is.

It’s definitely a complicated polycule from there.

They both were devastated when Marshkit died, Tallpoppy especially.

I like her, I think she’s neat.

[bevanne46]

Beach4Art Lest we forget! 🌺🙏 Remebrance Day, 11th of November Red Poppy a symbol of both: remembrance and hope for a peaceful future🌺 White Poppy for remembrance of all victims of war, challenging militarism and a commitment to peace 🕊 Purple Poppy to remember animal victims of war : horses, dogs and pigeons. These animals have served alongside human soldiers, providing support, companionship and assistance in various ways 🐕🐎🕊 Black Poppy is a symbol that commemorates all those who have died and still dying due to war and its legacy. Also it is worn to remember the African, Black People, West Indian, Caribbean, Pacific Islands and Indigenous communities’ contributions in the great wars. Made at Sandymere beach on 6/11/23

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[84-rooms]

When looking for baubles you need a black poppy petal to protect your eyes #84rooms #merzkitsch #merz #dada #sculpture #kitsch #foundobjects #cabinetofcuriosities #kitschy #madeoutofwhat #tchotchkes #porcelainfigurine #vintagefigurine #baubles #poppy #blackpoppy #igart #igartist #instakunst #kunst #instagramartist #modernart — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/Ozoepih

[formfollowsfunctionjournal]

Arthur Roberts was one of thousands of black soldiers who fought for Britain in the First World War, but whose contribution has long been overlooked. His name would also have been lost to us if it were not for the autumn of 2004 when Murray Miller found his diaries, letters & photographs in the attic of a house he had bought in the city a few years earlier. Morag Miller intrigued began researching the lost soldier’s story. Arthur was the child of a Caribbean immigrant, he was born in Bristol & at aged 7 his family moved to Glasgow. At 18 he became an engineering apprentice for Harland and Wolff in the local shipyards. By February 1917 he enlisted in the military. His diaries were written over the course of that single year. Arthur detailed his experiences of war & loss, bringing to life the horrors he & his comrades endured in Europe. In one entry he mentions the damage caused to trenches by heavy shelling, “the dead men were often so numerous it was impossible to proceed without walking on them.” There was also a horrific moment when a corporal caught a “whizz-bang” (slang for a shell) “He fell on the food rations, covering them with blood, so now we can’t eat them.” The diary stopped in 1918 after the war when Arthur returned to Glasgow & went back to work at the shipyard to finish his apprenticeship. In 1919 race riots took place in port cities across Britain, including Glasgow. Arthur had essentially returned home from Europe where he was fighting alongside men that were now turning on him. The Aliens Restriction Act of 1914 had extended into 1919, this made Arthur a foreigner in his own country. Details of Arthur’s life there after are patchy, but he fell in love and married Jessie Finnigan. In 1979 he moved himself into a care home in Glasgow & three years later he passed away. Leaving his story in the attic of his old home to be discovered all this time later. It was noted that no black troops were included in the Peace March of July 1919, a victory parade held in London to mark the end of the war. #ww1 #1914to1918 #arthurroberts #uniform #blackbritishhistory #history #blackpoppies #worldwarone #blacklivesmatter #unitedwestand https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQ0VXoDq43/?igshid=kjkc50ki4s33

[transgayleorio-moved]

@blackpoppies happy valentine's day!! :D!!

[takingmyurlback]

happy birthday dante! 🎉🎈 hope the rest of ur day will be good to u and that the year ahead of you brings you lots of love and happiness!!

you are so kind hal thank you so much!! 💖💖 today has been good and i’m sure the rest is also going to be nice!!! and hopefully is good for you as well!!!

[surskip]

mars brown, cobalt blue spectral, & english red!

mars brown; what’s a movie that always puts a smile on your face/makes you laugh? i haven’t watched it in a year or two but i love the bill and ted series.. so so good cobalt blue spectral; what is the most beautiful place you have ever been to? cascade falls in mission bc is really pretty.. i went there in early november i think? it’s relatively close to my town too, i think mission is where i got bo’s tank.. english red; what animal do you relate to most? i suppose cats? i can relate to them in the sense im not always the most openly affectionate irl and i have been described as aloof at some point but i am trying to make sure thats not the case online..

[farharbour]

blackpoppies -> farharbour!

[daveygahan-remade]

hey omg i accidentally deleted ur ask like a dummy but i wanted to say thank u!! ur the awesome one.. it was really sweet of u to send that, ily & i hope you're doing well!! 💜💚💛💜

omg it’s fine ksdkjgfaskj !!! aaaa you’re welcome and omg thank you !!! i really hope you’ve been doing well too !!!! 💕🧡

[wander-wren]

i’m thinking about how i made one throwaway line in d2d Many Chapter Ago

like! the only reason i did that at all was bc i wanted to call tallpoppy “poppy” bc i rlly love when the cats do nicknames and she was the first one where i was like oh her SUFFIX can be the nickname instead of her prefix

and idk any of her family or close friends so i figured blackstar would be. plausible enough.

then i immediately got comments asking if they were dating which i had NOT considered but i keep coming back to it and. sure. thats my canon now. can their ship name be blackpoppy

[aledelatorre]

“In this world We walk on the roof of hell Gazing at flowers.” Kobayashi Issa 🔥 "Poppy Witch” detail Digital art (wip) 🖤 #art #digitalart #illustration #artwork #heartlight #poppyart #poppies #redflowers #nature #lowbrowart #lowbrowartist #darkart #darksurrealism #witchessociety #witch #witchesofinstagram #witchcraft #blackpoppy #moonlovers #flowers #poppylovers #burningwitches #artistsoninstagram #aledelatorre #surrealart #popsurrealism #lowbrowpopsurrealists #artprint #fashionillustration #fashionartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CSKE0YUL2Mp/?utm_medium=tumblr

[teufelskunst]

Poppy petals, new colors every day from white to black and lots of purple to red combinations. Just what Harold Roth talked about in his book's chapter on poppies.... #poppies #petals #flowerpetals #blackflowers #blackpoppies #mohn #mohnblüten #blütenblätter

[karenl77]

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[little-miss-buffy]

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