Poppy Wreathes

People of many nations
Rallied to the cause
United in their effort
To end two World Wars.	
At the many Cenotaphs
Poppy Wreathes are laid
With two minutes silence
And National respect is paid.

Veterans of all generations
Think of their lost friends
Tears are held back as 
Each ceremony ends.
We have kept our promise
Renewed every November
In spite of passing years
We will always remember.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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November 17, 2023 at 2:59 AM
Lest we forget.... Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them. So long as we also remember the travesty that caused them to die, so it wont be repeated. A marvelous poem Terry of a great tribute to our fallen.
Ireland Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Had the honour of reading this poem on Remembrance Sunday at a local War Memorial. Quite awe inspiring. Thanks we4n
Bauer Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 3:49 PM
very touching, terry!
Ireland Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 1:12 AM
Thanks ilene
Meadows Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 2:04 PM
A lovely tribute for Rememberence Day..A good poem. Well written.
Ireland Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 1:11 AM
Thanks Jeanette
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