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Thoughts

The Poppy Effect

written by Tanya Toledano

As we go about our busy lives
And deal with work and kids with hives
We cook, we clean, we drive, we meet
We type, we talk, we text, we tweet

We’re always busy, so it seems
Living life, pursuing dreams
We move about at super-speed
With expectations to exceed

Not often do we really see
How lucky we are to be free
Not often do we think of war
Of those who served within the Corps

But once a year, when we get dressed
Above our hearts, a poppy rests
And on this day we lend a thought
To those who served, protected, fought

On the eleventh of November
We take a moment to remember
Those who sacrificed their lives
Who left their daughters, sons & wives

And when this day is done and gone
For one more year we just move on
Forgetting all with which we’re blessed
Without the poppy on our chest

Imagine we could find a way
To take a moment every day
To appreciate, say thanks, reflect
Extending the poppy effect

Wishing you a meaningful day and weekend,

Tanya

The Poppy Effect was last modified: November 11th, 2021 by Tanya Toledano
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15 comments

Sophie November 11, 2011 at 6:40 am

WOW, WOW, WOW!
You are Number ONE

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Tanya November 11, 2011 at 6:43 am

Thanks so much-Glad you like it! Wishing you a great day and a relaxing weekend 🙂

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Cheryl November 11, 2011 at 10:08 am

Very well said

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Tanya November 11, 2011 at 10:18 am

Thanks Cheryl:)

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Nath November 11, 2011 at 11:52 am

This is beautiful!

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Tanya November 11, 2011 at 11:57 am

Thanks so much Nath 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!

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Sarah November 11, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Beautiful words from a beautiful person.
May we as mankind have only good deeds and thoughts
to remember from hereonin.

Remember the saying, “The purpose of life is a life of
purpose” and always remember we are not in a
dress rehersal, so make everyday great.

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Tanya November 12, 2011 at 5:40 pm

Thanks so much for YOUR kind and beautiful words. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Veterans Day: Thank a Soldier | Conservatives for America November 11, 2011 at 5:45 pm

[…] Read this poem (hat tip Rut) […]

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Tanya November 12, 2011 at 5:38 pm

Thank you so much and thank you for sharing with your readers.

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Skip November 12, 2011 at 11:13 am

From a Vietnam Vet I thank you.

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Tanya November 12, 2011 at 5:29 pm

I have no words. THANK YOU.

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Happy Holidays | montrealmom.com December 25, 2011 at 8:06 am

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Positively Pampered Patty November 11, 2012 at 9:51 am

Tanya,
This is so beautiful. Love it. Tweeted for you. Xoxo.

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Tanya November 12, 2012 at 10:28 pm

Thanks so much, Patty!

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