Poppies for the Fallen--By George L. Ellison--England

Poppies for the  Fallen
(Remembrance)

Poppies they grow now on Flanders fields
Where once many a brave soldier did fight
Against all the odds never wanting to yield

An unknown soldier lies there now
His bravery was never in any doubt
We remember each year as our heads we bow

We salute to the fallen that died
Who took up arms to protect against the foe
Did their sworn duty without fuss and with pride

So many wars through so many ages
So many warriors of land, sea and air
Gave their lives willingly their lore writ in pages

So many owed so much back at home
To those brave souls fighting so far from our shores
Some did return from conflicts to their kingdom

Poppies still grow now in Flanders fields
There are white headstones as far as one can see
Against all odds they never, never did yield

George L. Ellison is a writer of poetry and  short stories. He as published two books called Poetic Reminiscences and Weaving Words.  George lives with his wife and dogs in Chester-Le-Street, County Durham in England. He is a member of The Writers and Poetry Alliance. He is currently working on his new project as well as learning to play the saxophone at the Sage Gateshead!