Poppy

Time to remember this day
for the price they had to pay
wear the poppy coloured red
to pay tribute to our dead
for the loved ones lost at war
to remember what they fought for.

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Paul Callus

Date: 11/13/2021 12:51:00 PM

Remembering and honouring the dead, especially at this time of year, is the right thing to do, Phyllis. You do it so well with this short yet expressive poem. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/7/2021 2:36:00 PM

When we were going out all the time just ordinary before the pandemic, we always bought one or two of them to wear for that day. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/6/2021 3:58:00 PM

Hello Phyllis ... and these brave people deserve to be remembered. Our remembrance day is on the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh day, which is four days from now - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay

Marikate Kingston

Date: 11/3/2021 6:23:00 PM

Dear Paulette, I was glad to find your poem. I'm related to Vietnam Vet & A Navy Seal. I always wear my red poppy. Once had to make myself a tissue paper, pipe cleaner poppy. I'd love to frame your poem for a space on my living room wall. It's a powerful one.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/28/2021 4:26:00 PM

Hi Phyllis, "Time to remember this day for the price they had to pay"....says it all. Beautifully penned. Blessings, Paulette

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 10/30/2021 8:51:00 AM

Thanks for your comment Paulette. love phyl

Judy Ball

Date: 10/27/2021 2:51:00 PM

Oh Excellent Phyl. I always wear my poppy as a tribute to my dad who went through two wars. I wear a red felt one that I buy and I have a permanent one that I wear year round. Love this. A fave for me. God Bless, JB

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 10/27/2021 7:28:00 PM

Thanks Judy and thanks to your dad who fought in two wars. Thanks for making it a fav. love phyl