Poetry about Remembrance Day

Poems about Remembrance Day honor the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers who fought in wars. These verses pay tribute to fallen heroes, reflecting on the human cost of conflict and the enduring impact on families and communities.

Through solemn imagery, poets convey gratitude and respect for those who served their countries. These poems often evoke feelings of sorrow, empathy, and unity, urging readers never to forget the lessons of history and to strive for peace. Remembrance Day poems are a call to honor the memories of the past while working toward a future free from the horrors of war.

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Remains

by Simon Armitage

‘Remains’ by Armitage explores a soldier’s trauma, showing how one moment in combat can echo endlessly in the mind.

Even though the poem does not directly mention Remembrance Day, it connects with the purpose of that day. It reminds us of what soldiers go through and what they carry after war ends. Instead of showing a formal ceremony or public event, it focuses on the private side of remembrance. The pain that continues in silence is just as important as public honor. This poem fits the deeper idea behind remembering soldiers who were changed by war forever.

On another occasion, we got sent out

to tackle looters raiding a bank.

And one of them legs it up the road,

probably armed, possibly not.

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Remains

by Simon Armitage

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