White Poppies Poem by Ima Ryma

A new acquaintance gave me some
White poppies in a nice bouquet.
Home delivered this gift did come,
Wishing me a Happy Birthday.
Choice of poppies, I'm not sure why.
Symbol of peace they are thought of
By some, and too deemed a supply
To express a sending of love.
But also poppies are used to
Make potent drugs of addiction.
Heroin overdose did do
A too early death of my son.

A bouquet of white poppies be
A mixed emotion gift for me.