Red Poppy Reminder

the red poppy is almost an orange-red
two of my favorite colors, reminding me of bravery
the red -blooded soldiers who are willing to sacrifice everything
a field of these blooms parade about in my mind’s eye
reminding me to be more patriotic not just on special days
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Lovely writ, I share your sentiment. (loving them colours too ;) xomo
Krutsinger Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
thank you Maureen I hope all is well
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