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✿..LET US REMEMBER THEM...✿
✿ 'Please wear a poppy', the lady said
and held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And 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 wistling down the street,
Bouncing along, on care free feet
His smile was full of joy and fun,
'Lady', said he, 'May I have one?'
When she pinned it on, he turned to say,
'Why do we wear a poppy today?'✿
✿ The lady smiled in her wistful way,
and answered, 'This is Rememberance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for,
the gallant men who died in war,
and because they died 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 the years went by, he learned and grew
and became a man--as you will, too.' ✿
✿ 'He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
but he'd seemed with us such 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'Good-bye,
I'll soon be back, mom, so please don't cry'.✿
✿ 'But the war went on and he had to stay,
and all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it in my dreams at night),
with the tanks and guns and cruel Barbed wire,
and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.'✿
'Till 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, i'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son-- did he come back alright?'✿
✿ A tear rolled down each faded cheek;
she shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
and if you were me you'd have done the same;
For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed,
though our freedome was bought-and thousands paid.✿
✿ And so when we see a poppy worn, let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
and asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Then wear a poppy. Remember-- and give!✿
✿ Lest we forget......✿
Copyright � 2009 by Blair Leger & ilovepoetry.com
Thanks mel for still lighting candles on my nanas & grandads page it means alot. thanks x
*** FRIENDSHIP ***
Sweet Words Are Easy To Say
Sweet Things Are Easy To Buy
But Sweet People Are Difficult To Find
Life Ends When You Stop Dreaming
Hope Ends When You Stop Believing
Love Ends When You Stop Caring
Friendship Ends When You Stop Sharing
Share This With Every One You Consider A Friend For Life
I JUST HAVE.
♥ MY FRIEND ♥
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♥Though I may never meet you ♥
And our paths may never cross ♥
I know that what we have ♥
Shall never ever be lost ♥
♥ So once again I say to you ♥
And hear the words I write ♥
You're in my thoughts and prayers ♥
Each day and every night ♥
♥ Thank you for all you have done ♥
you didn’t have to do it ♥
I’m glad someone like you ♥
could help me get through it ♥
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Thanks for all you do for my angels x sue x
True friends will always stay with you,
Through good times and through bad.
They’ll take the time to listen,
When something’s made you sad.
When you’re feeling lonely,
They’ll let you know they care.
They may be very busy but,
They’ll find the time to share.
True friends are happy for you,
When good things come your way.
They’ll celebrate your triumphs
And encourage you each day.
If you have a friend that’s true,
Count your blessings for this gift.
For, she will stay with you forever,
When the rest have gone adrift.
THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND
AND FOR ALL YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Love Irene.xxx
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