11 November 2024

Something With Poison in It

Remembrance Day…I think. With poison, but attractive to the eye — and soothing to smell. Poppies. Poppies.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to separate the casualties of "soldiers" from those of "civilians." Maybe it shouldn't matter; maybe remembrance should be extended to those who died from acts of war. Unfortunately, there are nowhere near enough poppies for that… and it's going to get worse before it can possibly get better, or mere maiming (visible and otherwise) gets much recognition.