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Remembrance

Last updated: 24 November 2005

By Sian Wilkinson

one lonely red poppy
lay down on the floor,
one lonely red poppy
that no-body saw.

a reef of red poppies
lay down on the floor,
a reef of red poppies
that no-body saw.

a field of red poppies
it's not over yet,
a field of red poppies
to never forget.

  • A Remembrance Day poem by Derek Price...

  • your comments

    Daniel W-M, London
    In this cold, frozen ground, I bury my heart.Lovers walked the same earth, children ran under the same sky;men, cold and afraid, journeyed in their thousands to die.They were brave - they were brave, cold and alone.Their dying thoughts, like them, never got home.In this cold, frozen ground, I bury my heart.
    Tue Nov 10 14:32:29 2009

    Josie Whitehead, Ilkley, West Yorkshire
    This poem will be in a book, one of five books of Josie's Poems due out very soon.
    Sun Jun 7 20:21:32 2009

    Sian Wilkinson
    I wrote this poem aged 12 for a school's war poetry project. Then aged 19 I came across this page whist studying at Aberystwyth University. Wanting to submit a poem for fun, I hastily scribbled down this one as I had only just remembered it!So I apologise for the spelling mistakes and the shoddy lay-out!I just want to thank everyone for their lovely comments!
    Thu Jun 4 11:54:15 2009

    Alicia Crighton
    This poem is a really good way to remember the great world wars 1 and 2.Also this poem is very good. :)
    Wed Nov 12 09:29:07 2008

    Trudy from surrey
    In flanders lies scores of graves, where poppies grow, and salute the brave.poppies with their petal red, remind us all that blood was shed. To save us all from condemnation, to make our land a stable nation. yound 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.So thank the souls lost all to soon, and remember them wher poppies bloom.
    Sun Nov 9 21:07:06 2008

    Josie Whitehead - Ilkley
    This and many of my poems are to be published in books. The first anthology is to appear in schools and shops next spring. I hope you will buy the books. I've now written about 450 poems altogether in the last couple of years. Yesterday I wrote a beautiful poem about the Lily.It's a pity that this poem isn't laid out on the page as a poem should, line by line and verse by verse - 4 lines per verse. Thank you.
    Mon Jul 28 08:21:11 2008

    John Lally...Aberystwyth
    Pitty gov'ts don't see that, before they send us out there....
    Fri Dec 7 12:02:38 2007

    Josie Whitehead - Ilkley
    Flower of the eternal sleep by Josie Whitehea from Ilkley.
    Flower of the eternal sleep Watching with the ones who weep. You, whose lives, so short in bloom, Saw such bloodshed, death and gloom.
    You trembled to the sound of guns Which tore to death beloved sons. You fluttered, died. before your time – Dropped blood red petals in their prime.
    Crimson poppies ‘neath the clouds –Short lived, yet colourful and proud; Now worn by humans with such pride Remembering those who bravely died.
    You represent young lives cut short –Those who, for freedom, bravely fought. Flower of the eternal sleep – Silently your vigil keep.

    Mon Nov 12 09:00:10 2007

    N.M.Parker
    Moving, very moving on this reflective day!!
    Sun Nov 11 18:47:51 2007

    Siobhan
    I love this poem! It shows our true feelings!
    Thu Nov 8 09:21:49 2007

    91 pjm
    This poem is amazing you can really tell that the person that wrote it, is just beautiful in spirit. Sian you have inspired me to become a better person and for that I will be forever grateful. If I ever meet Sian I'm gona hug you so much.
    Sun Oct 14 11:16:30 2007

    Meghana, Bangalore
    Beautiful poems, phrases used are just wonderful, it inspired me.
    Wed Jul 11 15:43:13 2007

    Danny, Astefan
    This is a really good poem because it was really touching to me.
    Tue Jan 30 10:55:17 2007

    Lazza Sofia from Grimsby
    i think this poem was very interesting as it gave lots of info in few words it told us lots of thigs and was very well thought out well done!
    Tue Nov 28 09:34:59 2006

    Heather, Canada
    i think its sweet you made a poem for remembrance day
    Wed Nov 22 08:25:17 2006

    Bethan o`Gorman, Nantyffyllon
    your poem is the beatyast poem ive ever saw great job from my heart
    Mon Nov 13 10:08:49 2006

    Aaron
    Dis poem is well gd!
    Mon Nov 13 10:06:29 2006

    Bianca Williams, Suffolk
    wow!! this is realy good!! ...it said so much in just a little peom....very moving!!
    Mon Nov 13 10:04:40 2006

    megan
    I love it
    Mon Nov 13 10:01:59 2006

    sam
    your poem is really good
    Fri Nov 10 10:00:57 2006

    oshawa
    This is nice
    Fri Nov 10 09:58:53 2006

    Mike Howe
    i think that the poem was a very good example for people because lots of people dont really care about rememberance day anymore. and how the soilders gave there lives for our freedom. very well put into words.
    Fri Nov 10 09:53:01 2006

    Julie Ramkisson from Toronto,Scarborough
    Beautiful poem!
    Fri Nov 10 09:51:29 2006

    Visitor
    I hope you don't mind if I print your poem onto my school project, your name will be included Such a beautiful poem
    Wed Nov 8 22:36:30 2006

    badderz_rox from Nottingham
    ure peom is superb. i used it for my Homework. excellent and touching!!
    Wed Nov 8 20:40:23 2006

    Johnny
    Nice job man im looking to try and write a poem for school.... having troubles . Nice poem though
    Wed Nov 8 09:16:53 2006

    Jemm
    This poem is to short.
    Tue Nov 7 09:34:17 2006

    Maria K, Canada
    You're poem was very touching. I'll never forget it.
    Tue Nov 7 09:33:06 2006

    lauren cripps from feltham
    your poem reminds me of all the poppies they grew on flanders field is sweet
    Fri Nov 3 17:56:08 2006

    Bridget
    Lovely poem very touching
    Fri Nov 3 16:28:58 2006

    Taylor
    I thought that there could have been better but i guess it was okay....
    Fri Nov 3 10:13:24 2006

    salina
    I love your poem
    Fri Nov 3 09:38:20 2006

    Stefanie N , Toronto Ontario
    that was very well done ! one defintily to remember. two thumbs up from me
    Tue Oct 24 09:28:58 2006

    Gunay Hajiyeva, Azerbaijan
    very lovely.
    Wed Oct 18 15:17:54 2006

    vincent wotton llandudno
    Its a very good poem and its will stay in my heart for ever.
    Tue Aug 22 09:51:49 2006

    tj from saskatoon
    Very touching poem. This one will be read to my class for sure
    Tue Nov 8 01:28:24 2005

    jessie.k.canada
    great job!that was very touching and beautiful.
    Wed Nov 2 21:49:27 2005

    britney butt kenora
    i like the poems. i took this one to read to my school.
    Tue Nov 1 17:44:27 2005

    Gayle Cumming , Canada
    Very touching poem, a lot said in short poem. Thank you
    Sat Oct 22 02:43:30 2005

    Daniel Menezes, India
    Very nice poem and I'll never forget.
    Thu Aug 25 13:05:15 2005

    David Lewis. Oswestry. born Caers
    Your poem Remembrance well done, Short and true, precise. One to remember.
    Sun Jun 26 15:33:20 2005

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