The Purple Poppy Poem by Janice Walkden

When you remember those who fought
do you give the animals any thought?
The ones whose lives were claimed to serve
the pain and fear they did not deserve!

Without the raise of a hoof or paw
to give consent for the things they saw
Such bravery from those of animal kind
The Purple Poppy is worn today to remind.

They had no choice, the choice was made!
alongside their masters their part they played
and without the raise of a hoof or paw
Their lives were taken in the human war.