Poppies! Poppies! Poppies!

The photo on the left was taken a couple of months ago while I was on an evening walk. The one on the right was just taken the other night!

Do you, like me, remember the Veteran's handing out red poppy pins at the local grocery store? Do they even do that any more? I always donated what I could, but never wore them. I'd usually hand them to my Mom or toss them in the trash.

Being so young, I didn't understand the significance of the red poppy. You see, it's a flower that's always been associated with death. Poor little Poppy--

Today, I'd describe poppies, like the ones in these photos, as vibrant and strong. Not at all like the paper ones I was originally introduced to.