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Eternal Flame in Pool of Reflection

As we strolled along beside the bronze wall plates the names didn't move me.

"Look there's money in the pool", I yelled as I hung over the wall looking into the shallow water of the reflecting pool.

"Get down," said Mum

"Can I have a penny so I can make a wish?"

"Shhhh," said Mum, "Don't be noisy. People come here to remember all these people who died."

Reluctantly, I quietened down.

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  1. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Lovely image, Joan!

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  2. JulieJuly 14, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Does this still happen today ... the public shushing? Probably much less ...

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  3. SusanJuly 14, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love it - just what any kid would say ;-)

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