Afternoon in August by Anthony John Clarke

Time was I would not wear the poppy
It belonged upon my parents' Sunday best
I had no time for remembrance or nostalgia
I found it easier to forget
As a young boy I'd not watch the old man marching
Or ask about the medal on his chest

Chorus

But that afternoon in August
When you drove me out to Arnhem
I saw Portland Stone and Hero
At its very very best

please check out the entire song on you tube if you have time

peace