I Will Wear a Poppy On Remembrance DayIn college we had a minute’s silence on Monday. It was started by the fire alarm and finished by the alarm. We had been told before. I stood by my desk. And thought of the millions who had fought and even died so I may be free. My friend who sits by... See More »
I Will Wear a Poppy On Remembrance DayI have been so touched by the hearts and replies of so many people who hearted and replied to my story. Thank you everyone. There were no sarcastic comments as so often there are when I post something. Just we as humanity remembering unselfish people... See More »
I Will Wear a Poppy On Remembrance DayI wore my poppy today. In school year 6 did a service for remembrance. They are younger kids. Ages 10 and 11. I went. It was nearly an hour. Their parents had come and the minister. They sang songs and read poems and we all sang hymns and prayed. And... See More »
I Will Wear a Poppy On Remembrance DayI dedicate this poem to my Great Grandad who served with honour in the killing fields of World War One, My Grandad who stormed the beaches at Normandy, My Uncle who was in the RAF and my Great Uncle who made the ultimate sacrifice in Italy in 1943 at... See More »