I am Not a Badge of Honour

[rd_ab_penman]

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 am 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

Written by Paul Hunter of Newcastle, England.
Designed by Tony Arts of London, Ontario, Canada

 

[Olsarge]

makes my eyes sweat. Thanks for posting.
Dennis

 

[scotian12]

Great remembrance Poem. I started wearing my poppy right after the incidents in Quebec and Ottawa out of respect for these two soldiers. I wear my poppy now for all fallen soldiers. Darrell

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Thank you for sharing.