Lest We Forget

I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear,
I am not a fashion statement,
To be worn but once a year,
I am not glorification
Of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament
A token,
I am more.

I am a loving memory,
Of a father or a son,
A permanent reminder
Of each and every one.

I'm paper or enamel
I'm old or shining new,
I'm a way of saying thank you,
To every one of you.

I am a simple poppy
A Reminder to you all,
That courage faith and honour,
Will stand where heroes fall.

Paul Hunter 2014

[Carole Sandford]

This was such an eye catching tribute. In real live it is moving & gives the impression of falling poppies.

[Henri Russell]

A wonderful tribute. I remember as a child we always had poppies to wear, but somewhere over the years they have disappeared from use. I think they are a beautiful remembrance.

[John Sutton]

Lest we forget.

[Richard Brown]

Nice tribute. I do get rather annoyed when you see people on the TV with jewellery versions of the humble paper poppy.

[JackieR]

@rjb71 i have a jewlled poppy, knitted one, a popoy scarf and the paper one. All worn with pride and money in British Legion pot.
Lovely poem Phil, not seen that before

[Brennie B]

Lovely Poem Phil.

[Margo]

Quite a different memorial-impressive

[Carole G]

Beautiful poem, and a fantastic memorial.

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful capture and poem :) fav

[Cherrill]

A very eye catching memorial and a lovely poem.

[Lynda McG]

What a beautiful verse - unusual tribute too!

[Jane Morley]

Beautiful words.

[CC Folk]

Loved the words and capture.

[Gayle]

I'll bet this was amazing to see in person. A beautiful capture and tribute.

[Mandy]

Beautiful words and wonderful eye-catching tribute.

[Phil Sandford]

@carole_sandford @henrir @johnsutton @rjb71 @30pics4jackiesdiamond @brennieb @777margo @yorkshirekiwi @gilbertwood @Cherrill @lyndamcg @chimfa @gardenfolk @gaylewood @mandygravil Many thanks all, for your views, comments and favs; always appreciated.

@30pics4jackiesdiamond Words by an Afgthan veteran I believe