Century Carved
Posted in Antiques on 06/12/2010 04:13 am by adminDo you like my poem?
Fading Warriors
Each day the flame weakens
old soldiers, old liberators
their deeds, their memories;
a fading candlelight in the winds of time.
They, and their granite carved glories,
passing into our history;
20th Century heroes who handed us
a future they have no home in.
______________________________________________
At the start of the year, VA estimated the total current surviving World War II veterans at 5,032,591. VA projects about 414,000 deaths among our World War II veterans this year, for a daily rate of about 1,135.
Tried the suggested changes Todd and loved them. Right you are and thanks!
Maybe open with an italicized comment above the poem like the extra information you placed below the poem:
--Each day 1,135 WWII Veterans pass away...VA projection
To your poem itself:
It's an excellent sentiment and a strong reminder.
A couple suggestions:
L3: Instead of their memories maybe: "our memory of them"
L4: Either "a fading candle" or "fading candlelight"
L5: You could cut "They, and" if you wanted to without losing much. I like "their granite carved glories" a lot.
L6: You could cut "our"
L7-8: Excellent lines
I hope some of that was helpful.
 |
 A rare 18th early 19th century JAPANESE CHAIR carved from a ROOT $975.00 Time Remaining: 5h 47m Buy It Now for only: $975.00 |
 Fine Chinese Jade Cup with Carved Dragon Handles 17 18th Century $255.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 35m |
 Fine old Chinese China Ox Bone Carving of an Immortal early 20th century $516.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 33m |
 Fine old Chinese China Ox Bone Carving of Kwan Yin early 20th century $598.88 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 44m |
 Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle Double Gourd Form 19th Century $250.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 7h 57m |
 STUNNING LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE HAND CARVED WOODEN FIGURE A MAN $11.05 Time Remaining: 11h 46m |
 LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO PAGE TURNER $15.79 Time Remaining: 12h 21m |
 Chinese Carved Hardwood Water Buffalo 19th Century Signed $160.00 Time Remaining: 12h 58m Buy It Now for only: $160.00 |
 12th 13th Century Song Sung Dynasty Qingbai Celadon Carved Leaf Vase Signed $158.05 Time Remaining: 13h 19m |
 Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Carved Snuff Bottle w Wood Stand Remarkable $595.00 Time Remaining: 17h 6m Buy It Now for only: $595.00 |
 CARVED CHINESE OX BONE 19TH CENTURY CHESS PIECE FIGURE 4 $9.99 Time Remaining: 17h 10m |
 CARVED CHINESE OX BONE 19TH CENTURY CHESS PIECE FIGURE 9 $9.99 Time Remaining: 17h 24m |
 2 Antique Chinese Mid 19th Century Porcelain Foo Dogs Hd Carved Rosewood Stands $1,250.00 Time Remaining: 18h 55m Buy It Now for only: $1,250.00 |
 Antique 19th Century Jade Carving Of Shou Lao God of Longevity $400.00 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 49m Buy It Now for only: $400.00 |
 Thai Thailand Carved Wood Statue of Garuda on Custom Base ca 18 19th century $495.00 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 44m |
 Chiense 19th century nice carved hetian jade ornament i1763 $150.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 30m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 Chiense 19th century carved nature colour jadeite pendant i1771 $180.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 30m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 Two 18th Century Carved Wood Statues Chinese Gods w Inset Amber Eyes $2,236.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $2,236.00 |
 19th Century Thai Wooden Carving in Flower Shape $400.00 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $400.00 |
 BUDDHA HEAD CARVED STONE 4th CENTURY AD Northern China $179.00 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 41m |
 Exceptional Chinese Carved Soapstone Quan Yin Figure Figurine 17 18th Century $5,000.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 54m Buy It Now for only: $5,000.00 |
 ANTIQUE LARGE CHINESE CARVED OX BONE BOX CASKET CANTON 19TH CENTURY FIGURES $5,000.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 11m Buy It Now for only: $5,000.00 |
 RARE VERY BIG 102 19th Century Chinese Carved Ox Bone Puzzle Ball Stand $330.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 3m |
 JAPANESE CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF A MUSICIAN LATE 19TH CENTURY $50.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 26m |
 LARGE 12 19th Century Fine Chinese Carved Ox Bone Elephants Tower NO RESERVE $61.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 1m |
 Late 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Kwan Yin $99.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 5m |
 Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Coconut on Pewter Circular Box 19th century $189.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 30m |
 Stunning 19th Century Indian Carved Ox Bone Carving Of Woman Godess $192.85 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 11h 43m |
 20th Century Carved Shou Double Happiness Character Jade Jadeitte Hardstone Disc $47.41 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 48m |
 19th century or early 20th century finely carved hardwood figure of buddah $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 45m |
 CHINESE 19th CENTURY NICE CARVING MAN w FROG $179.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $197.99 |
 Mar Superb Antique Chinese Bracelet 19th Century Magnificent Carving Wood $899.00 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 8m |
 ANTIQUE CHINESE 18th 19th CENTURY LARGE ORNATE CARVED COCONUT EXPORT SILVER BOWL $379.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 13m |
 ANTIQUE CHINESE 19th CENTURY ORNATE CARVED COCONUT EXPORT SILVER BOWL CUP $13.49 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 46m |
 ANTIQUE CHINESE 19th CENTURY ORNATE CARVED COCONUT EXPORT SILVER BOWL CUP $11.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 49m |
 19th early 20th CENTURY Antique NEPAL ghurra BUTTER Tribal CHURN hand carved $90.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Fine Quality Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure Immortal 19th Century $250.00 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 5m Buy It Now for only: $300.00 |
 CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A FISH 20TH CENTURY E4047 $90.00 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 41m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A FISH 20TH CENTURY E4048 $90.00 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 45m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A FISH 20TH CENTURY E4049 $90.00 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 47m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 20TH CENTURY CHINESE PINK GREY YELLOW AND BROWN STONE CARVED HORSE $158.05 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 52m |
 Fine 19th Century Chinese Export Letter Opener with Fine Boxwood carving $9.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 6h 38m |
 20th Century CHINESE CARVED OX BONE LADY Sculpture w Wood Base $490.00 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 42m Buy It Now for only: $490.00 |
 RARE 19th Century Fine Chinese Carved Ox Bone Kwan Yin $99.00 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 20m |
 Fine Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Statue of Old Man with Peaches 19th Century $675.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 25m |
 18th Century Antique Natural Untreated Hand Carved Netsuke Jade Rabbit Pendant $255.00 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 9m |
 China Chinese Ox Bone Carved Necklace Round Shape Beads cEarly 20th Century $43.75 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 56m Buy It Now for only: $43.75 |
 Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Walnut Shells Buddhist Priests 2 lot $500.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 7m |
 18th Century Antique untreated hand carved Netsuke Jade Swan Ornament $695.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 13m Buy It Now for only: $695.00 |
 Circa 18th Century Antique Natural untreated hand carved Netsuke Jade Chubby Man $595.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 23m Buy It Now for only: $595.00 |
 18th Century Antique Natural Untreated Hand Carved Netsuke Jade Eggplant Pendant $275.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 51m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 18th Century Antique untreated hand carved Netsuke Jade Swan Ornament $575.00 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 chinese antique 20th century republic of china hand carved copper body red box $135.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 53m |
 Ox Bone Rare 9th Century Geishas Sash Buckle Hand Carved Very Rare Lovely Item $23.69 Time Remaining: 4d 47m |
 ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY CARVED OX BONE HANDLE WITH MONOGRAM SILK PARASOL $239.00 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 55m |
 Vintage Chinese Turquoise Carving Woman With Rose Circa Early 20th Century $29.95 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 2m |
 FINE 19th CENTURY HAND CARVED JAPANESE CHINESE FIGURE MAN AND CHILD $169.95 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $169.95 |
 CHINESE 19th CENTURY NICE CARVING MAN w FROG $249.00 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 54m Buy It Now for only: $249.00 |
 19th Century Taoist Stone Carving HAN HSIANG TZU 65 Tall Statue Jadeite $65.00 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 30m |
 Rare 19th century Chinese ox bone carved Glass $9.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 16h 53m |
 rare 19th century Chinese boxwood carving gourd $34.33 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 16h 56m |
 Chinese 18th century nice carved hetian jade hair pin h6679 $180.00 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 59m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 Rare 19th century Chinese rosewood carving Life is smug $34.33 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 17h 2m |
 rare 19th century Chinese silver flagon carved dragon $9.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 9m |
 rare 19th century Chinese silver Teapot carved dragon $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 17h 20m |
 19TH CENTURY CHINESE ROUND CARVED HARDWOOD DISPLAY STAND $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 13m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 STUNNING CHINESE 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CARVED WASH STAND HAND PAINTED VANITY 6 FT $2,985.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $2,985.00 |
 STUNNING CHINESE 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CARVED WEDDING BASKET HAND PAINTED 3 LAYER $1,485.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $1,485.00 |
 Chinese jade jadeite carved statue beauty with basket 19th 20th century $34.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 2m |
 A very good quality 19th century chinese carved OX bone cat $34.78 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 48m |
 A very good quality 19th century chinese carved OX bone buddha $72.71 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 51m |
 A large unusual 19th century chinese carved OX bone models on hard wood $82.20 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 55m |
 A large and super quality 19th century chinese carved OX bone figure $172.30 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 59m |
 A large very good quality 19th century Chinese carved OX bone Guan Yin $82.20 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 5h 3m |
 A very large and super quality 19th century chinese carved wood stand $13.44 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 5h 31m |
 A very unusual quality 19th century chinese carved soap stone figure $3.48 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 5h 35m |