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