I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear,
I am not a racist smear,
I am not a fashion statement,
to be worn but once a year,
to be worn but once a year,
I am not a glorification of conflict or of war,
I am not a paper ornament or a token,
I am more.
I am more.
I am a loving memory, of a father or a son,
A mother, a sister or daughter, each and every one
A mother, a sister or daughter, each and every one
I am paper or enamel
I am old or shining new,
I am a way of saying thank you,
To every one of you.
I am a simple poppy, a reminder to you all,
That courage, faith and honour will stand where heroes fall.
Paul Hunter 2014
Thank you, Pip. I have always admired your country's celebration.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely verse....
ReplyDeleteMay we ALWAYS remember them,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that lovely poem, it is worded so well. Lest we forget... Joy xxx
ReplyDeleteExactly.
ReplyDeleteI still cherish the poppy you sent me, and think of you.
Beautiful. Thank you, Pip.
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