A November Poppy

A NOVEMBER POPPY
Names,familiar names that
now remain exposed,carved
in stone,a memorial to others'
shame.In their prime,cut off
a time,so brief,float down,my
sweet poppy leaf.
Once a face,smiling eyes,
lives with dreams vibrant as
day,faded now,untold in
someone's memory destined
to lie.Every name,there were
schooled,loved,laughed,and 
cried,like we,walking this town,
exploring field and vale,each 
unique,and an unfinished tale.

An unstructured prose verse dedicated to my grandfather and great uncle.

Listen to me recite this verse on youtube today under pen name ichthyschiro
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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La France Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 10:56 AM
Brian, so beautifully penned and emotional . This touched my heart. Working on something but I am not home. So it is difficult but will write you a beauty in unstructured prose verse.
Strand Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Thanks Constance,Plenty of time ,the FTI blog will remain open for your contribution.Enjoy your day
Richards Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM
I am on my way just now, to listen to you read this remarkable remembrance poem. Beautifully written as a heartfelt tribute to your elders, Brian. So much said in so few lines. Lovely....and sad.
Onclaud Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 10:15 AM
deep remembrances of those who fought for us in a " time so brief.."... beautifully crafted, brian, and reflects the heroism of my dad as well..:) huggs
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