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Written for Remembrance Day 2024

May poppies grow, row on row, for all of those who faced the foe. I heard the news that you’d arrived My heart was full, many tears I cried I vision you in your mother’s arms Peaceful in her motherly charms. It’s hard to be miles across the sea When home is where I wish to be I will carry you in heart to the day War ends and I am home to stay. If I never get to meet you, my son It was for you I fought on and on I did my best but didn’t see War could be the end of me. Lying here in a hospital bed Slowly I feel my life on earth ebb I ask God above one request Let us meet before I’m laid to rest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 11/17/2024 9:06:00 AM
This is awesome Beryl, I enjoy your poetry and that youe honor your country. Vert eell written, Pangie xx
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 2/21/2025 1:08:00 AM
A belated thank you Pangie. We must never forget those that died, those that fought, all because of the horror of war… Beryl
Date: 11/13/2024 10:17:00 AM
Hi Beryl, a very touching and emotional write, my friend.. Always praying for them to return safe to their loved ones.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/13/2024 11:11:00 AM
Thank you Zyrool, yes we must pray for those lost and those who are out there doing their best to keep the world safe… Beryl
Date: 11/11/2024 2:08:00 AM
I have been retired sick, so I don't know if we have poppies in Malta. We used to have them. Pity because we must not forget. Hugs.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 5:50:00 AM
Thank you Victor, for those we grieve I often spread a packet of poppy seeds… Beryl
Date: 11/10/2024 4:29:00 PM
A wonderful poem revolves around the deep emotional struggle of a soldier who longs to meet his newborn son while facing the realities of war. Thanks for your comment
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 5:42:00 AM
Thank you Sotto, it must be so sad for everyone involved in that situation… Beryl
Date: 11/10/2024 6:13:00 AM
Ahhh how many soldiers have faced this sad dilemma? Let's hope he makes it to see and hold the little one
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 5:40:00 AM
Thank you Tom, I guess there are many that never got or will get to see their new born child during conflicts of war… Beryl
Date: 11/10/2024 2:24:00 AM
This is so emotional to read Beryl and heartfelt. Thanks for sharing...
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2024 3:41:00 AM
Thank you Michael, appreciated as always… Beryl
Date: 11/10/2024 2:18:00 AM
Oh, wow... wonderful write. God bless you always, love, Gina
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2024 3:40:00 AM
Thank you Gina, God bless you too. Love, Beryl
Date: 11/10/2024 2:17:00 AM
Hi sister Beryl, the fallen will never be forgotten, I wear my poppy with pride God bless them all.
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John Read
Date: 11/10/2024 3:55:00 AM
Ahh that's beautiful sister Beryl.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2024 3:39:00 AM
Bother John, I wear my poppy with pride too. My mother was born on Remembrance Day 1920, she’s the Poppy Lady to my sisters and me… Sis Beryl

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