LW Poetry

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members.

Armed Forces Day

The veterans auxiliaries are making poppies this year to remember the heroes we hold so dear.

They served beneath Old Glory’s wave for the country they died to save The poppies are red with stems of green, we need to learn just what they mean. They are lovingly made by those who care and cherished by others who want to share.

For we remember that the poppies grow between the crosses row by row where loved ones sleep beside their shields in Flanders Field.

Now other fields hold dear ones lost purchased at such a terrible cost, but they will not rest if we forget we can never repay the debt. But we can wear poppies and say a prayer, thank those who make them with such care. Our gifts help those who still bear pain, we must not let them suffer in pain.

Donate some green and wear the red for Armed Forces Day.

—Phyllis Poper, Mutual 14 Note: Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday of May.