Red Poppy
Crimson guard in daylight’s bloom,Silence woven in its loom.Gentle sway in morning’s breath,Harbinger of sleep, not death.Stands alone, yet stands so proud,In solitude, it sings aloud.Keeper of the peaceful rest,In fields of green, it’s softly dressed.At dusk, it folds in quiet grace,Holding night in its embrace.Symbol of the brave and lost,Beauty born at such a…