Where Poppies Bloom

Where Poppies Bloom

In Flanders lies scores of graves
Where poppies grow and salute the brave
Poppies with their petals red,
remind us all that blood was shed

To save us all from condemnation,
to make our land a better nation
Young men and women in their prime
Gave up their lives to better mine

So when remembrance day comes around
Like poppies in their sacred ground
I too will salute the brave,
Whose lives were lost, for mine to save,

And thank those souls lost all too soon
And remember them where poppies bloom.

About the author

thecrafter
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Hi, I'm a mum of three children two boys and a girl but all grown up now but they're still my babies, I've been married to Jeff for 43 years. I Love all kinds of animals especially dogs, cats, and wild birds but we've no pets right now as our beautiful dog passed away and not ready to replace her yet. Until recently I loved all kinds of craft from making dolls houses from scratch to knitting, unfortunately I have a trapped nerve and get cramp in my left hand if I try and do any craft work which is a shame as I loved to give my makes to charity.

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