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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage discusses and reads his poem Floral Tribute - In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II - BBC Radio 4 Today - 13 September 2022
Floral Tribute
by Simon Armitage
Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon,
Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist.
I have conjured a lily to light these hours, a token of thanks,
Zones and auras of soft glare framing the brilliant globes.
A promise made and kept for life – that was your gift –
Because of which, here is a gift in return, glovewort to some,
Each shining bonnet guarded by stern lance-like leaves.
The country loaded its whole self into your slender hands,
Hands that can rest, now, relieved of a century's weight.
Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros.
Lily of the Valley, a namesake almost, a favourite flower
Interlaced with your famous bouquets, the restrained
Zeal and forceful grace of its lanterns, each inflorescence
A silent bell disguising a singular voice. A blurred new day
Breaks uncrowned on remote peaks and public parks, and
Everything turns on these luminous petals and deep roots,
This lily that thrives between spire and tree, whose brightness
Holds and glows beyond the life and border of its bloom.
#Simon Armitage#Floral Tribute#In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II#BBC Radio 4 Today#13 September 2022#Death of Queen Elizabeth II#Queen Elizabeth II#Queen Elizabeth#Elizabeth II#Elizabeth#Lily of the Valley#Lilies of the Valley#flower#flowers#elegy#poem#poetry#Saleh Badrah#Poetictouch
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a sea of flowers left at the british royals’ sandringham estate for the queen
[ian Bremmer]
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“Religions have faded, religions have been displaced by violence, religions have fractured; but ceremony and reverence live on. Ceremony is older than any surviving religion, and wherever there has been ceremony, there has been a way of taking ceremony seriously, and that requires reverence.”
― Paul Woodruff
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Floral Tribute
Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon,
Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist.
I have conjured a lily to light these hours, a token of thanks,
Zones and auras of soft glare framing the brilliant globes.
A promise made and kept for life – that was your gift –
Because of which, here is a gift in return, glovewort to some,
Each shining bonnet guarded by stern lance-like leaves.
The country loaded its whole self into your slender hands,
Hands that can rest, now, relieved of a century’s weight.
Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros.
Lily of the Valley, a namesake almost, a favourite flower
Interlaced with your famous bouquets, the restrained
Zeal and forceful grace of its lanterns, each inflorescence
A silent bell disguising a singular voice. A blurred new day
Breaks uncrowned on remote peaks and public parks, and
Everything turns on these luminous petals and deep roots,
This lily that thrives between spire and tree, whose brightness
Holds and glows beyond the life and border of its bloom.
— Simon Armitage
Simon Armitage’s new poem, “Floral Tribute”, marking the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. [My recording].
#Simon Armitage#Poet Laureate#Queen Elizabeth II#HM Queen Elizabeth II#Poem#Poetry#Reading#Reciting#Recording#Audio#Floral Tribute#Tribute#RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II#God bless
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Another beautiful full casket spray - this one was over 60" in length - created for one of our customers this week.
The red roses (Monte Carlo) were a variety I have never used before and were absolutely stunning with large heads and a solid form. The green roses (Camouflage) were slightly smaller but were always intended to take a back seat. Interspersed with them were green santini & a red chrysant, green lisianthus, white single chrysant, red carnations and a mix of foliages including eucalyptus.
#flowers#fareham#farehamflorist#farehamflowers#moonstones#loveflowers#natural#shoplocal#monte carlo#camouflage#moonstones floral story#floral tribute#casket spray
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Cambridge, UK by alessandro orlandi
#cambridge#UK#tulips#floral#forest#trees#woodland#woods#red tulips#red flowers#floral tribute#flower photography#flowers#petals#narcissus#daffodils
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Floral Tribute
a poem for the Queen by Simon Armitage
Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon,
Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist.
I have conjured a lily to light these hours, a token of thanks,
Zones and auras of soft glare framing the brilliant globes.
A promise made and kept for life – that was your gift –
Because of which, here is a gift in return, glovewort to some,
Each shining bonnet guarded by stern lance-like leaves.
The country loaded its whole self into your slender hands,
Hands that can rest, now, relieved of a century’s weight.
Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros.
Lily of the Valley, a namesake almost, a favourite flower
Interlaced with your famous bouquets, the restrained
Zeal and forceful grace of its lanterns, each inflorescence
A silent bell disguising a singular voice. A blurred new day
Breaks uncrowned on remote peaks and public parks, and
Everything turns on these luminous petals and deep roots,
This lily that thrives between spire and tree, whose brightness
Holds and glows beyond the life and border of its bloom.
SIMON ARMITAGE
Poet laureate
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A Pink Camellia Tribute
The depth-of-field produced by a four thirds sensor may not be up to it in some situations but it isn’t really that bad. Close focusing and a little more care in the choice of backdrop or even using a fast lens could all still achieve the desired result.
#camellia#flora and fauna#flora photography#gardening#floral tribute#queen elizabeth#olympus em1#sigma 150mm macro#four thirds#photographers on tumblr
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The Count of Münnich and Reutern visited Kensington Palace yesterday to lay a floral tribute in memory of his late cousin, Diana Princess of Wales.
Many people, including Nicky and Caroline are coming out every year to lay flowers for the past 25 years to mark the occasion of Princess Diana's birthday and the day she tragically died in Paris. They also come out to celebrate Royal events and occasions.
The Count is pictured with Nicky (L) and Caroline (R ) at the Kensington Palace Gates in London.
#The Count of Reutern#Count Joshua von Reutern#Graf von Münnich und Reutern#The Count of Munnich and Reutern#The Count of Munnich#Comte de Reutern#Comte de Munich#Graf von Reutern#Graf von Münnich#Joshua Graf von Reutern#Josh Wood film producer#Kensington Palace#Diana Princess of Wales#floral tribute#Princess Diana#Lady Diana Frances Spencer#Diana Frances Spencer#Remembering Diana Princess of Wales#Count Joshua von Münnich - Reutern#Seiner Erlaucht Herrn Graf von Reutern#Son Excellence Monsieur Le Comte de Reutern#7th Count of Reutern#Hans Højhed Greven Joshua af Münnich og Reutern#His Serene Highness The Count of Münnich-Reutern#Count Joshua von Münnich-Reutern#extended members of the royal family#Son Altesse Sérénissime Monseigneur le Comte de Münnich et Reutern#Son Altesse Sérénissime Monseigneur le Prince de Münnich et Reutern#Son Altesse Sérénissime le Prince de Münnich et Reutern#S.A.S. Prince Joshua Comte de Münnich-Reutern
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'I told them I'd put them over there': Meghan Markle's awkward exchange with royal aides as they help her and Harry with flowers while greeting well-wishers at Windsor gates
Duchess of Sussex appeared alongside her husband Prince Harry and William and Kate on Saturday in their first public appearance together since 2020
Meghan had 'wanted to walk flowers over to the huge floral tribute' at Windsor gates - but was asked by aides to hand over the tribute blooms
After a little to-ing and fro-ing, Meghan, 41, eventually did, politely thanking the aides accompanying the royal couple for their help
The walkabout appears to signal a thawing in relations between Princes William and Harry - it's thought the couples may sit near each other at Queen's funeral
Quit lying….we know what you were doing!
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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage discusses and reads his poem Floral Tribute - In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II - BBC Radio 4 Today - 13 September 2022
#Simon Armitage#Floral Tribute#In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II#BBC Radio 4 Today#13 September 2022#Death of Queen Elizabeth II#Queen Elizabeth II#Queen Elizabeth#Elizabeth II#Elizabeth#Lily of the Valley#Lilies of the Valley#flower#flowers#elegy#poem#poetry#Saleh Badrah#Poetictouch
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I’m trying to figure out the best way to fix the “Albus Severus Problem” while sticking closely to canon and Harry’s naming conventions. I’m also trying to keep in mind the “there is nothing wrong with being in Slytherin” thing although that doesn’t seem terribly important. So I’m putting it out there:
I wrote it like this because there are too many combinations so just pick whichever one you like the best!
Reblog for bigger sample size :)
#Harry Potter#Albus Severus potter#Regulus = Slytherin who was brave#Rubeus = major mother figure to Harry and would be so cute#Weasley = would be polite to Ginny and would reflect Harry’s appreciation to the Weasleys#Floral Name = Lily and Petunia are both flowers and I know he has a lily but keeping the floral name thing seems sweet to me#Cedric = paying tribute to Cedric feels right especially because Harry sort of stopped caring about Cedric’s death after the fifth book but#also because it seems like Cedric didn’t have any brothers or sisters to pass the name for him#Alastor = Alastor “mad-eye moody deserves to be given some respect and would be a good tribute#please share other ideas!!
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A beautiful rose full casket spray we made earlier this month ❤️
#flowers#fareham#farehamflorist#farehamflowers#moonstones#loveflowers#natural#shoplocal#flowerlovers#funeral flowers#moonstones floral story#roses#kiss me kate#floral tribute
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#tulips#flower photography#red flowers#floral#nature photography#orange flowers#petals#flowers#pink flowers#tulip fever#golden tulip#orange tulips#pink tulips#floral tribute
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Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we set up dedicated gardens where people could leave floral tributes to The Queen 💐
In the weeks that followed hundreds of thousands of people visited, creating a poignant carpet of flowers.
@theroyalparks
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Floral tributes outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh,Scotland
Photo by Peter Summers/AP
#queen Elizabeth II#floral tributes#little girl#Scottish#Edinburgh#historic moments#cute#flowers#red#Palace of Holyroodhouse
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