Message In The Grass

A Simple Thank You That Says So Much

Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON

This floral wreath was one of the central exhibits at the Shrine today, in front of the famous marble slab bearing the words, ``Greater Love Hath No Man''. And the second shot was taken beside the forecourt, where scores of poppies dot the turf, each with its own handwritten message. This one says: ``In memory of soldiers from the Hopetoun area who fought to ensure that we are a free country.'' It is signed on behalf of the Hopetoun Primary School. The script, expecially on the decorative capital ``H'', is interesting, because it seems to have been written by someone of advanced years. Perhaps it was written by an old Digger himself. I had to get down low to take the shot in the grass. I knelt on the soft soil. How appropriate.