Thank you to listeners David and Fran who shared this with us this morning. Fran shares it at her school each year... and we wanted to pass it on. Erin. PLEASE WEAR A POPPY. Please wear a poppy”, the lady said And held one forth, but I shook my head. Then I stopped to watched to see how she would fare - Her face was old and lined with care, But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street, Bouncing along on carefree feet. His smile was full of joy and fun, Lady, said he, may I have one? As she pinned it on I heard him say, Why do we wear a poppy today? The lady smiled, in her wistful way And answered, This is Remembrance Day. The poppy you wear is the symbol for The gallant men who died in war, And because they did, you and I are free. Thats why we wear a poppy, you see!” I had a boy about your size, With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout- Free as a bird he would race about. As years went on he learned and grew and became a man, as you will, too”. He was fine and strong with a boyish smile, But he seemed with us just a little while. When war broke out and he went away - I still remember his face that day, When he smiled at me and said, “Goodbye - Ill be back soon, Mom, so please dont cry”. But the war went on and he had to stay - All I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the awful fight - I can see it still in my dreams at night. With tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, And mines and bullets, the bombs and fire”. Until at last the war was won, And thats why we wear a Poppy, son”. The small boy turned as if to go Then said, Thanks lady, Im glad to know. That sure did sound like an awful fight - But your son - did he come home all right? A tear rolled down each faded cheek - She shook her head, but didnt speak. I slunk away – head bowed in shame, And if you were me, youd have done the same; For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed, Though our freedom was bought - and thousands paid. And so you see – when a Poppy is worn, Let us reflect on the burden borne, By all those who gave their very all When asked to answer their countrys call That we at home in peace may live - Then wear a Poppy - remember - and give! ~~By: Unknown Poet~~
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:10:05 +0000
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