Terry Godwin Poet ABC

The British Poppy

The British Red Poppy to me
Always creates a tear when near,                                                                                             
Half my family 
Having died because of war.
All had to volunteer,
That was the thing to do.

My Great Grand father died                                                                                                     
At a very early age.Died at at thirty,
Another war hero                                                                                                                 Was written on the doctors page.

My Grand Dad of whom I hardly knew,
Died going over the top,
Blown to pieces, no body to view.
His two daughters enlisted as nurses,
Killed together when their ferry hit a mine.                                                                   
When we were winning the war too.

My dad was shot by a sniper,
My dad only lost his arm.
He puts the replacement on,
Every day and removes it at night.
It always hurts but he smiles, 
And says he is feeling alright.

I pray to the God who is up there,
If you love us, stop all wars if you care.
Remembrance Day and the Poppy
Are important to me.
We must not forget those who gave their lives valiantly,
So that you and I can walk on our land and be free.

In the quietness of the night,
I give my own thankful prayer.
Our soldiers gave the greatest gift of all,
Protecting us with their love and care

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Tony Devers November 18, 2016 at 12:17 PM Appropriate for November Terry. Lest we forget... Terry Godwin November 18, 2016 at 2:52 PM I usually write something for this occassion. Thank you for your comment. Terry

Heidi Sands November 18, 2016 at 11:54 AM So sad. This really tells a story, well written. We must thank all those who serve and pray for them.

Stephen Pennell November 18, 2016 at 11:48 AM great sentiment, never forget and learn stop making war if only the politicians would listen , and lets not mention fifa and the ban on the poppy should refuse to pay the fine if levied stephen Terry Godwin November 20, 2016 at 1:44 PM Dear Stephen, the vworld forgets quickly on matters it wants to forget.Terry