Spare a Copper

Spare a copper guv, for many fought for you, We went to war and many mates died there too. Buy a Poppy lady, I'm not a beggarman, The trenches were full when it began. A penny in the pot if it's all you've got, The whistle blew, boys and men got shot. Now that was a war in a distant year, But it's not just the old who shed a tear. Young men are still going fight far away, We pray they come home safe one day. Why you may ask, do they take such a stance, It's to give this world another chance. For a world of future for those not yet born, A world that's not filled with hate and scorn. So I ask you to spare copper or two, To help all those who dared to look after you. Remember they fought, died or were maimed, Your life and your freedom today was claimed. Will you spare a copper and buy a poppy today, Please wear it with pride on Remembrance Day. © Dave Timperley 08 November, 2017