If you’ve been to London (or elsewhere in the Commonwealth) in early November, I’m sure you’ve seen the paper poppies that a lot of people wear. It’s still novel to me but I have to admit I’m fond of the custom. The symbolism seems less jingoistic and more sentimental than flags (which is what I’m used to when it comes to anything military), and I think they’re more effective. Seeing the poppies randomly throughout the days leading up to the 11th kept making me pause and think.
So here are more poppies for remembrance, along with the wishful hope that there will come a day when we don’t need them anymore.
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