Poppies Stories

“You ready, son?” whispered the Martian, sharp teeth drooling in anticipation.A poppy dipped in response.“Stay bent over; wait for her to rise up. I’ll eat the left one, you take the right.”The poppy dipped again... “You boys in place?” whispered the old man into his walkie-talkie.Two microphone double-clicks replied they were.“They’ll wait for Becky to lift her ass. His testicles will be visible. They will rush in fast....

We may not let our heroes fade with timeLest martyrs be erased from honor's scrollWe must make sure the memories stay sublimeOf deeds that still define our nation's soul Collectively we share the warriors' painAnd cradle fallen soldiers of all kinds We soothe the brows of patriots againTo feel their sacrifices in our minds So raise your glasses to the ones who gaveAnd let the poppies bloom upon your chestWe celebrate the...