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Lyr Add: The Poppy Author Unknown

13 Nov 23 - 02:40 PM (#4186887)
Subject: Lyr Add: The Poppy Author Unknown
From: Monologue John

THE POPPY

I am not a badge of honour
I am not a racist smear
I am not a fashion statement to be worn but once a year



I am not Glorification of conflict or of war
I am not a paper ornament a token I am more
I am a loving memory of a
father or a son
a permanent reminder of each and every one

Im paper or enamel
Im old or shining new
Im a way of saying Thank you to every one
of you
I am a simple poppy a reminder to you all
That courage Faith and Honour will stand where Heroes fall


15 Nov 23 - 11:18 AM (#4186888)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Poppy Author Unknown
From: The Og

The poem was written by Paul Hunter (2014) in New Castle, England...what is the tune? ...are there chords?


15 Nov 23 - 04:13 PM (#4186886)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Poppy Author Unknown
From: Joe Offer

Hi, The Og. John does it as a recitation, and very effectively. That's why they call him "Monologue John."


15 Nov 23 - 05:36 PM (#4186889)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Poppy Author Unknown
From: The Og

Ah...