‘Remember us’ each poppy urges
As boundaries blur and conflict surges.
Each blood red petal’s vibrant colour
Contrasts starkly with death’s pallor.
Suffering does not discriminate
Does not decide who meets their fate.
Soldiers, civilians, the old, the young
Are all caught up in battle zones.
Remember those who fought before
And those who are now caught up in war.
So much grieving , so much loss
Each poppy urges – ‘Remember us.’
Jo Hansen 