Lest we FORGET

Korean war veteran John Wyeth, from Alton, Hampshire, served his country in the Royal Navy between 1950 and 1953.

The 89-year-old has written this descriptive poem about a Remembrance parade for those who will spend the two-minute silence at home alone.

Remembrance Parade By John Wyeth

Marching along playing, a Royal Marine band,

Reputedly one of the best in the land. Next come standard bearers looking so smart

For the Remembrance they play a vital part,

The parade follows, in step their arms swinging,

All wearing poppies, some with medals gleaming,

Halt at the memorial stone, the destination,

One of many across the nation.

A Reverend says prayers just before 11, The Last Post sounded by buglers seven, Two minutes silence, not a peep is heard,

Except in the distance the song of a bird. Standards dipped while remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The buglers sound a reveille, Standards raised in a trice, Wreaths and poppy crosses laid, God Save The King has a new ring.