Royal British Legion
Formed in Nineteen Twenty-One, to deal with those in need
Who suffered from the trauma that cruel war decreed.
Those from every service who came limping back
No longer fit and able. As if upon the rack.
Unfit in mind or body to cope with normal life
Having lived in terror through that awful strife!
The Legion is a charity which gives upon demand
To any of our veterans who need a helping hand.
They work throughout the year in private and unseen
And we can just imagine what that help must mean!
Their symbol is the poppy which grew in great profusion
On the graves of heroes at the war’s conclusion.
Conflicts come and conflicts go and all leave men unfit
But the Royal British Legion helps more than a bit!
Most have purchased poppies in November every year
And when we go to cenotaphs we are all sincere.
The money, from the poppies sold, funds a worthy cause
But when you give your money just take a little pause.
Those whose life’s were ruined in service for us all
Demand our true compassion in answering their call!
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