Saturday, November 22, 2014

Lest We Forget--The Poppy--By Jane Richer--Canada

Lest We Forget--The Poppy

In Flander's field where courageous soldiers lie below
there I am planted besides the crosses row by row.
To forever be a reminder of the brave ones that died,
my face is sad; the darkest black as you look inside.

I wear a red velvet gown; to remind you of the blood that was shed,
I hear every cry and feel the tears that are dropped upon my head.
I am there as a reminder; to those families of brave ones gone,
that their sacrifice; led to freedom and a brand new dawn!

Jane Richer is a poet and writer who lives in Alberta, Canada. She is published online and in print. She loves to poke fun at herself and rather likes to write tongue-in-cheek poetry but she will dabble in all kinds of genres to widen her creative nature. She loves to 'sister'- (write a complimentary poem) and feels that is the greatest form of acknowledgment and respect in expression for another poet's talent.

5 comments:

  1. Dear Jane, what a poignant well written poem honoring those who have died I battle.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.
    Love, Charlene

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  2. Jane, I really like how you've "taken the voice of a hero" and given your words a sort of echoing feeling in the read......... very creative! Sheri

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  3. Dear Jane,

    A very well written poem for Remembrance Day. I like how you used the poppy to represent all the soldiers that had passed fighting for the freedom we have today. Thank you for sharing your poetry with us.

    Sandra

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  4. Hi Jane. This is a unique and nicely-written poem. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  5. A beautiful poem to honor those who have fought for freedom and died, each a hero in his own right. Have a wonderful Holiday Jane, Hugs, Connie

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