MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Monday, November 07, 2016

Alas

Yep.  You've probably guessed it already.  No pictures today - only mumblings.  I know.  What's this world coming to!

- In my search for quotes for you, I came across this wonderful poem, attributed to an unknown author.  


A POEM FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY

Why are they selling poppies, Mommy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love
For the men who marched away.

But why have they chosen a poppy, Mommy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.

But why are the poppies so red, Mommy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child,
The blood that our soldiers shed.

The heart of the poppy is black, Mommy,
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief,
For the men who never came back.

But why, Mommy, are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child
For the world is forgetting again.

If you know the author of this poem, please let me know
so I can give proper credit.




6 comments:

  1. Oh no, no pretty pictures. =( Love that poem. 'Tis very fitting for this week. Thank you for the links, I will enjoy browsing them.

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  2. Of all the links (and I did check each one) I think I could make the Pointsetta Pillow...if mmy sewing machines weren't packed away. Thank you for so many wonderful ideas. Heartfelt Poppy poem...

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  3. Nice links♥ Have a lovely day ♥

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  4. Thank you for the links Mary Anne, I always enjoy browsing! Poignant poem! Christine x

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  5. New Header, fall!
    Thanks for the tips and poem of remembering.
    Remembering to be grateful.

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  6. I love me some mumblings on a Wednesday morning in NZ - that train is super cute!

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