I

I look over at you,
your shaking hands remembering
the touch of a bayonet.

I pray for you,
to close your grey eyes to the sound
of guns.

I promise you,
the trinket box of brotherhood will
never be forgotten.

I sing to you,
the national anthem against the hum
of the machine gun.

I hold for you,
the poppy wreath entwined with
your memories.

I cry for you,
as the cries of your brothers still
echo across the beaches at sun rise.

I remember you,
as your ageing heart may slow down
and rest with the poppies.

The poppies that bow their heads in
the fields saluting you.

Standing caped with everlasting pride.

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Comments

pinda | November 8, 2009 - 11:49

Beeme, this piece is really touching. Rememberance day piece? If so, then you got your point across in a lovely, sad, sentimental way. Well done, great choice for the name aswell, fits perfectly. I would quote my favorite verse, but the are all fabulous. Just letting you know, I still read your work, just have less time to comment. You're voice in poetry has grown since Jupiter was around. Well done :)I've always loved your poetry and will continue to read yours. I always tell my wife when I really really enjoy your work. She also says your a great writer for your age. x
Take care
Peace
Pinda

Beeme | November 8, 2009 - 12:15

Thankyou so much Pinda! Really glad you and your wife enjoy my work x

Silver Spun Sand | November 8, 2009 - 12:56

This is so beautiful and very moving. A more than fitting tribute.

Have a peaceful Sunday, Beeme.

Tina xx

Beeme | November 8, 2009 - 12:59

Thankyou Tina! I am so glad you think so. I am not too sure about the last stanza though, doesn't seem to work quite as well, I'll have a think. Have a peaceful sunday to xx

Cavalcaderl | November 8, 2009 - 23:44

New Beeme
This is amazing piece to
all then lost lives and injured
You could put it in somewhere
and money could go heroes etc;
been watching x Factor
take care late,
Have you bought Abc Mugs yet
I have 2 there great getting
tiny stcikers for it 99p.
julie xx cavalcader (;-

Beeme | November 9, 2009 - 15:29

Thankyou Juile, I haven't got a abc mug but sounds good :)

MistakenMagic | November 9, 2009 - 18:06

I agree with Tina, a wonderful tribute Beeme and I think the repetition works really well! ;)

Magic xxx

Beeme | November 9, 2009 - 20:57

Thankyou magic!

Cavalcaderl | November 12, 2009 - 23:53

New Beeme
Million well dones on the cherry
On such a very difficult poem
Poppies" to do, so beautifully
done. But you are brilliant so young
poet and can condense all together.
Almost if you lost or knew
someone who died, or injured from wars.
I only thought just now if only all over
the world pray and change whole situation
.
I remember holding a bearer flag is it. when
I was 12 years old at cene'otaph with another
girl from Brit;Red Cross Society then.It was enormous to hold and walk steps I was so short.
Could,t go anywhere this year bug.Last year
stood at one children and elderly man all
his medals took salute and we spoke him
.
"At The Going Down Of The Sun"
And in the early morning to
We will remember them"
and some so young as well
But all someone's loved ones.
oh'
abc mugs under side list !
headings etc; press to
order and pay.
hope your well.xx
julie cavalcader(;

sarah wilson | November 13, 2009 - 09:50

This is one of your best Beeme, deceptively simple use of words. Less is definitely more here. Very well deserved cherry. xxx

Lennie | November 13, 2009 - 19:33

Well done beeme, I love alot of our poems but this one stands out from the rest, a really thoughtfull poem great work.

Lennie x

Beeme | November 13, 2009 - 22:34

Thanks a millon sarah and lennie! x

Beeme | November 14, 2009 - 19:31

Thank you for the cherry abctales.

Nathan Bednarek | November 17, 2009 - 20:41

This

'I hold for you,
the poppy wreath entwined with
your memories.'

and the last line are my favourite in the poem, but the whole thing is just brilliant. Your best so far, in my humble opinion. It's obvious the poem was written from the heart and that is what makes it special. Couldn’t deserve a cherry more. Well done.

Nathan xox

Beeme | November 18, 2009 - 17:51

Thakyou so much,Nathan. Your words are greatly appreciated x