Remembrance Day.
Armistice Day - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_Day
Remembrance Day- even the traffic pauses for 2 minutes
11 a.m.- a clock's bong interrupts the silence
21-gun salute- mortar fire echoes in his eyes
cold downpour- flashbulbs follow the wreaths
slight drizzle- under her umbrella a tear
wreath laying- youth choir accompanies the veterans
war memorial- red serge and poppies stand out
unknown soldier's tomb- "God Save the Queen" ends the ceremony
"Green Fields of France"- pipers & drummers lead the parade
dignified march- veterans and peacekeepers pass the applause
Tina Stanton
Canada
jour du Souvenir --
des anciens aux yeux laiteux
la froideur des médailles
Abigail Friedman
in Regards de femmes
the next day still there, on a wreath my poppy
Dina E. Cox
Canada