Fields of Red of Poppy Leaf

Fields of red, of poppy leaf
The fields where  so many brave came to grief
Brave men indeed who refused to kneel
To give freedom to others, we remember them still

Fields of red, of poppy leaf
For Those men and boys who passed we grieve
The light extinguished in their eyes
But the dream of freedom was realised

Fields of red, of Poppy leaf
Freedom for all was their belief
This is the gift that they bestowed
The gift they gave as their lifeblood flowed

Fields of red, of Poppy leaf
Years have passed and still we grieve
We remember the fallen, the brave that have gone
The men and women all standing as one.
The Fields of red, of Poppy leaf…
Armistice day 11/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Hello John, the fiels of poppy's is always a reminder of the people we lost. have a nice day my friend. Have a nice day my friend.
Steward Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 1:20 AM
Thank you Darlene I'm glad you enjoyed it John
Elam Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 3:08 PM
Well written John. Thanks for the beautiful reminder of their sacrifice.
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December 10, 2018 at 1:20 AM
Thank you Mark John
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November 5, 2018 at 10:24 PM
Wow. What a perfect tribute to all that fallen soldiers. A great write John.
Steward Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 9:24 AM
Thank you Elizabeth :)
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