A Simple Poppy

[Doc Vernon]

this is a good one….




A Simple Poppy
I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear,
I am not a fashion statement,
To be worn but once a year,
I am not glorification
Of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament
A token,
I am more.
I am a loving memory,
Of a father or a son,
A permanent reminder
Of each and every one.
I'm paper or enamel
I'm old or shining new,
I'm 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

Sent to me via Mark Williams
Thank you Mark!

[Keith at Tregenna]

"When I go to my local remembrance service each year it is this that brings tears to my eyes for I am forever grateful to those that sacrificed their lives for my children’s future"
When you go home, tell them of us and say
For their tomorrow, we gave our today.

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[Doc Vernon]

I see that this poem "A simple Poppy"has been put on the Main page under Notices which I think is a grand gesture on the part of our Skipper "Brian Probetts" thanks for that I am sure it will mean a lot to many here on site!
Cheers