Thread: First poppy sighted

Just seen someone in town this morning wearing a poppy. It looked a bit tatty, suggesting it's probably one he recycled from last year. Not that I'm having a go (any publicity is good publicity, and he's paid money for it at some point) but isn't it a bit early? To me putting on a poppy this early just proves you're a tight arse, so why flaunt it?

It might be an aniversary of someones death. We have flowers laid on the War memorial on different days throughout the year and some of the Star organisations lay wreaths as well.

Not sure just a thought

Or you've just had the misfortune to see Nick Griffin.

There was a unopened box of them at a local garden centre on Monday. Seemed to have just arrived in the post. I'll admit that the one on my forage cap is still there from last year ...

Originally Posted by skintboymike

Just seen someone in town this morning wearing a poppy. It looked a bit tatty, suggesting it's probably one he recycled from last year. Not that I'm having a go (any publicity is good publicity, and he's paid money for it at some point) but isn't it a bit early? To me putting on a poppy this early just proves you're a tight arse, so why flaunt it?

Who cares?

does it have to be a precise date? its just showing solidarity/respect etc isn't it? surely.

First one I seen is mine, been wearing it all year, its a small metal pin poppy, but will deffo be putting into the coffers in November, as always.

I remember all the time. its hard to forget when its happening so often.

Rememberance day is essential.

I wear my Lest We Forget wristband all year round

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Originally Posted by smileyhappyface

First one I seen is mine, been wearing it all year, its a small metal pin poppy, but will deffo be putting into the coffers in November, as always.

I remember all the time. its hard to forget when its happening so often.

Rememberance day is essential.

Me too, wear my enamel pin every day on my tie, i bought a few so the kids all have one as well.

There are 2 wreaths on the local cenotaph - personal opinion but remembrance is all year round, Wearing my poppy is just a public symbol of my support. A poppy sits on my computer all the time, as long as folk still remember why they are worn I don't mind

Originally Posted by Sinner251

Originally Posted by smileyhappyface

First one I seen is mine, been wearing it all year, its a small metal pin poppy, but will deffo be putting into the coffers in November, as always.

I remember all the time. its hard to forget when its happening so often.

Rememberance day is essential.

Me too, wear my enamel pin every day on my tie, i bought a few so the kids all have one as well.

Yep, got the enamel one in my jacket and a poppy on the wall in my office.
But I still buy a new one - and a wreath each year of course.

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The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'

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'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
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And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

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That wasn't mine to keep...
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I've wept unmanly tears.

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Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

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It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

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Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
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Originally Posted by FiveAlpha

I'm vomiting here. Pretentious garbage.

It's all pish. I wish I could cut and paste some poetry

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