Another one I’ve not heard before, but again, very moving and true.

[CELAT06]

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.

'THIS NOVEMBER WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE'

[lizbeech]

Says it all - beautiful- than you!

[sassy59]

Really sums things up CELAT. Thank you. Xxxxx

[monju]

Do so with pride.

[Lyd12]

I haven't seen a poppy seller this year, haven't been out much though. Will try to get down to our church today. Great poem.

[Bronch1noGO]

Whoever wrote this could not have put it any clearer, beautiful words that mean so much more to us all. Thank you for sharing X

[Harry13]

Very moving CEAT06 Thanks for sharing.

[juney_99_antique]

Thank you.

[Corin1950]

Wonderful

Thanks for posting

Corin

[Nicholatracy]

Thank you 🐞

[Joe1946]

Thank you for sharing.

[Hidden]

Lovely poem thank you 😊