Freshly picked from Flanders field
Many years ago
Like the soldiers picked from their families
Sent off to a dreadful war
Picked for their bravery and loyalty
For King and country
Living in trenches
Knee deep in mud
Guarding the world like a solitary sentry
The symbol of a brave soldier
Whose candle they called life was snuffed
Remember
While sobbing in eternal sorrow…
Remember
Because they mapped our future
Our tomorrow.

Written by a Year 6 student for Remembrance Day