Sunflower For a Soldier
Sunflower for a soldier
An old woman comes to a soldier
They speak the same language
But now separated by a monster
‘You must have these sunflower seeds
Put them in your pocket.’
He does as she says but looks puzzled
‘Why do I need these seeds?’
‘Because when you die a flower will grow.’
Their dark politeness, a smile of hate
A peaceful people thrust into a war
Two peoples, once brothers in arms
Bitter enemies now.
David Cox 28/02/22
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