Hi there TBGDN,
Thank you so kindly and I am very humbled. The sell of these poppies is such an integral part of Memorial Day and it is my wish that everyone would contact their local VFW to not only buy a poppy but offer to help in any way they can. You are so welcome for the article and I in turn am touched by your reaction. Many blessings to you and yours on this day and all others. Take care.
@blue23rose,
Thank you so kindly for reading the article and for your kind words. I love this poem and this year I acquired the original Punch magazine where it appeared from eBay. It is a blessing the poem survived. Thank you so much and I wish you and yours a peaceful, blessed today and every day. Take care!