The simplicity of pinning this Red flower to your chest

To honour and remember those we laid to rest

Young men sent to die in fields so very far away

I ask a minute of just silence on this Remembrance Day

From the trenches onto beaches men gave all for you and me

United in a core belief that the world shall remain free

Sepia images are faded now , ghosts of battles fought

This simple floral tribute signifies they did not fight for naught

Pause for just one minute be silent be as one

Understand their sacrifice removed a shadow on the sun

Bow your head on this day and say a silent prayer

Pay homage to the fallen, the ones God didn’t spare

We can never repay the debts we owe them all

When the call was made they as one stood tall

Keep them in your hearts, shed a tear without regret

Silently we stand forevermore, Lest we do forget.

Matt Earl 2018