A White Poppy
For All Those We Have Lost To War
I am not sure what made me write this, It came to me as I was out walking. I have missed Remembrance Sunday but it seems the world is constantly at war. Imagine what could be done if the resources ploughed into destruction were put into building and eradicating hunger and poverty.
The Red Poppy can be seen as justifying bloodshed, the White Poppy is to signify that we should not fight, a symbol of Remembrance and Peace.
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Shoulder To Shoulder and Side By Side
This is The Way That These Brave Men Died
They Would Walk Down The Paths Of Glory
In Truth Twas A Different Story
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Politicians Drink Wine In Safety
Generals Behind Desks Taking Tea
Bankers, Their War Stock Making Money
All Are Smiling, They Find This Funny
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Bombs And Bullets And Bayonets Kill
Gas And Bio Weapons Used Until
Financial Institutions Want More
And Say Time To Start Another War
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Wear The White Poppy Support The Men
Let's All Stand Firm And Make These Wars End
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This film is a superb story of injustice and I borrowed the title for a line in my poem. If you haven't seen it you must watch it.
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A wonderful poem
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Powerful poem!
Simply Amazing! Great job Mike! ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
I wrote on a similar them yesterday x Really well written and absolutely to the sentiment! ๐ฅฐ
Love this Mikey! I just joined Vocal after reading your story on Facebook. We are friends on FB. I would love if you could give me some tips for Vocal & read my stories. Thank you! ๐๐Love & Light
wow, could be a movement,on one set day everyone would wear a white poppy
This was so emotional!
So grateful. Thank you for this reminder
Very nice
This is beautiful, Mike! Very thought-provoking, too. The image is also beautiful.
I especially love the first lines of each stanza. Powerful imagery Mike!