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mg Writing a folk standard (167* d) RE: Writing a folk standard 07 Nov 16

I agree totally with the sentiment but doubt it would become a standard. The first verse is not melodic to the ear. Last one you added I would substitute the line about sartorial for something else. I would fill in the blanks and rearrange things.

I am a loving memory,
Of a father or a son,
A permanent reminder
Of each and every one.

I'm paper or enamel
I'm old or shining new,
I'm a way of saying thank you,
To every one ---

I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear,
---
---

I am not ----
Of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament
Or a token I am more.


I am a humble poppy
A Reminder to you all,
That courage faith and honour,
Will stand where heroes fall.


Just a simple red reminder
-----
The hope of generations
That they gave to gain a peace.

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