A November To Remember


Summer dreams sleep at the cusp of a cool November 
I am filled with hopes that at the font of my soul, tremble 
like autumn leaves when the wind blows they toss and sway  
like sweet October rain, each raindrop falls but doesn't stay

I remember red poppies, springing out of the ground 
in a place called Flanders Fields, my how they slept so sound 
after the gunfire a silence rooted so deep we closed the door        
after the anthem of doom, the world said " no more " 

A November to remember, make it your thanksgiving season 
find new breath, be brave,  show loyalty not treason  
like the first cool feel that touches you at the first snowfall
like the first real kiss that says I love you, it is your call  ! 

I remember those who died before me and I cannot ignore 
the red poppies that are strewn across the gravesite floor  
I could never, no never forget them nor their brave roar  
I could never, no never forget, ...it was a time of war !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Williams Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Ah a deep and beautiful tribute to the heroes of War Vie, to honour those who served and died for their country in all wars - Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. 'Lest We Forget'. Peace will be like the 'first real Kiss' you mentioned. Hugs Maria
Rose  Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Thank you for being who you are and what you mean to me Maria, I wrote a poem for you its on my page, hope you enjoy it
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 6:27 AM
"find new breath, be brave, show loyalty not treason" -- we need to not forget, and change our cycles for ourselves and the good of humanity -- the door is open, pure light shinning out -- we must take the step -- Christ is usher and not a jailer.
Rose  Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Always take a step towards Christ and watch the light spangle the night, inside and out !
Sharma  Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Gosh, this moved my soul, dear Rose... Such a heart-aching, poignant and nostalgic poem this is! The melancholic sights of those living in their end with their brave roars... can never be forgotten. How a storm of war can change everything...I felt the ache and emotions that you've carefully knitted in this piece. Their souls may have left this soil but their valour and essence can't ever be erased. I absolutely loved reading this, as always, your work is worthy of all the accolades..sending you love & light always. This is a FAVE!
Rose  Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 2:48 PM
So glad you enjoyed the poem Hiya, they are gone but never forgotten, never far from our hearts. Love
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