all the poppies drift again
as another war breaks out
more violence, more atrocities
so many lives wasted…
millions are homeless
trudging along with little hope
will this ever change?
okay – no more war
let’s ask around the world
is there a new way?
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Image credit: Derek Mack @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a field of red poppies, in the middle of which two trees are growing. In the back, the sun is rising in a sky where a few scattered clouds are floating! 11-11 is celebrated as Armistice day/ Remembrance Day to celebrate the end of WW I. And red poppies are symbolic of this day.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #262 photo prompt.
luna's on line 
Compelling and sobering poem, Chris.
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Sadly yes, I’m afraid, Dave… and something is worse now too
(I’m not mentioning that though)
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😦
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I do hope there is a way, Chris! A solemn and soulful write.
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Thanks so much, Punam💝
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My pleasure, Chris. ❤️
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Like Punam, I do hope there is another way indeed. Beautifully written, Chris
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Aww, thank you, Shweta💞
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You’re most welcome
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Oh I’m with you Chris- no more war please. A very powerful message my friend, in your poem. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks so much, Sadje💛
It was a very solemn day yesterday, but the poppies on the photo were very helpful.
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Thank you dear Chris!
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I’m with you and a lovely and great write, Chris.. Love this song 💓
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Thanks very much, Cindy – I’m so glad that you liked that song! 💞
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You’re so welcome, Chris. I sure did❣️
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red colours
in the field
as at the somme
or flanders
the war did not end it so
we know
peace is still none of the least
which we truly desire
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That was beautiful… thank you so much💝
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Love it! Th he perfect poem for Veterans’ Day.
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A good reminder of many different countries.💞
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Thought provoking poem.
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Thanks so much.
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Powerfully written, Chris.
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Thank you so much, Nicole.
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Perfect words on this day. Change can be achieved, but everyone must want it.
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Thanks so much, Darnell – I do wish that the whole world could come together…
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Happy Veterans Day, Chris.
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And to you from yesterday, Andrew – Happy Veterans Day.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful Chris.
If only we could end war. 💜💜
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I know indeed. Thanks, Willow.💛
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💜💜💜
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🙏🏼
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Exactly… 🙏🏼
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This poem went straight to the heart.
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Aww, thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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A bitter topic made sweeter with the words and music in this post!!
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That’s a lovely thought! Thanks, Val💞
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It’s a valuable anniversary of the ending a big mistake, though if man has learned anything?
Thank you for this heart-touching poem. 💖
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Sadly it seems not. So much war… if only🌻
Thanks so much, Aladin💞
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Hi Chris, a moving poem. By the way, I enjoyed your poems for the Sunflower Tanka Journal very much.
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Oh that’s great, Robbie – I’m so pleased that you liked my poems in the Sunflower Journal coming up!
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I really did. They are lovely
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when will we learn.
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Who knows… (sigh)
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A beautiful, heartfelt, and sorrowful poem, Chris. If we could only honor the fallen by ensuring they were the last. Doesn’t seem we care all that much.
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I know, if only…
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There must be, Chris. Beautiful writing as always.
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Aww, thanks very much, Matthew.
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This is why we cannot, must not, forget what history has shown us. And it seems more and more that it’s up to parents to share history with their kids because schools keep de-prioritizing or redefining what worthwhile history is…
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That’s a very important message. Thanks for that Jean.
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There is always a way, Chris, but who wants the solution? War mongers definitely don’t.
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Yes, definitely not those people. Thanks, Indira.
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You are welcome, dear.
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[…] Chris; Poppies drifting […]
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perfect tribute
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Aww, thanks so much, da-AL.
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Beautiful and sad.
I think step 1 is identifying these people in the military industrial complex who benefit from wars.
Then exposing them.
The people will then have the power to stop, shame, and reject their ways.
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Absolutely, but it’s very difficult, and shame too.
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I think the majority would argree on peace. If we could only get the ‘leadership’ on board.
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You’re so right, Jules! ‘Leaderships’ – hmm.
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*sigh*
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Oh how I wish there was no wars, it is tragic. X
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Hmm, if only… so sad, so many wars around the world. 🥹
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