Im wearing a poppy today.
I dont think it glorifies war, I dont think it represents the oppressed but I do think that the one of two dollars it costs to buy one does help war widows and returned soldiers get the support that they certainly deserve.
Even down to that ol bloke at the card table who sits in the sun, wind and rain all week to sell poppies without pay, without much thanks just because he belives in the cause. Good, unselfish people like this make our community a better place to be.
I also wear it as a sign of respect, a moment of thought, a teary reflection of those that stood tall and proud. I stand proudly Australian for the minute silence and encourage others to buy a poppy and have a think about what we have, where we are and just how damn good we have it!
Do you remember?
I dont think it glorifies war, I dont think it represents the oppressed but I do think that the one of two dollars it costs to buy one does help war widows and returned soldiers get the support that they certainly deserve.
Even down to that ol bloke at the card table who sits in the sun, wind and rain all week to sell poppies without pay, without much thanks just because he belives in the cause. Good, unselfish people like this make our community a better place to be.
I also wear it as a sign of respect, a moment of thought, a teary reflection of those that stood tall and proud. I stand proudly Australian for the minute silence and encourage others to buy a poppy and have a think about what we have, where we are and just how damn good we have it!
Do you remember?

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