A Soldier's Tale Poem by Amar Agarwala

COME VISIT THE EMPIRES OF THE DEAD TODAY, FOR IT IS - 'REMEMBRANCE REMEMBRANCE DAY!

Remembrance Day (sometimes known informally as Poppy Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919. The day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries.

Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended 'at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month', in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5: 12 and 5: 20 that morning. ('At the 11th hour' refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11: 00 am.)

On this special day, I honour not just the soldiers who gave up their lives for our better tomorrow, but the dead, many of whom lie buried in cemeteries across the world, unknown and uncared for. Let us remember today, that the world we have today, was given to us by them. They left us a legacy... a gift, mankind is hell-bent on destroying.