As part of Aston Villa’s Remembrance Day activities, the club invited submissions from junior fans for a poetry competition.
And after receiving over 100 fantastic entries, a poem titled ‘I Remember’ has been declared as the winner by judges from official fan group Military Lions.
Talented trio Bailey, Jenson and Bella submitted the poem as a team, winning the top prize of a signed poppy shirt from Villa’s game against Arsenal on Sunday.
Here’s the poem in full…
I REMEMBER
I remember days out with Mom and Dad.
With my Brother and Sister what fun we had.
Walking in woods, playing lots of games.
Pointing to flowers and guessing their names
I remember the bright red Poppy field.
Giving hope to many and a feeling of healed.
A symbol of forces fighting to save us all.
On their hands and knees they had to crawl.
I remember too being taught at school
How the war was very destructive and cruel.
In the line of duty many had died.
Guns were fired from either side.
I remember putting coins in a collection tin.
Being handed a Poppy with also a pin.
It went on my jacket which I will wear.
To show that I understand and care.
I remember November 11th as the date.
Of all the fallen hero’s that died of late.
I will never forget the price they all paid
For our Kingdom and future that were saved.
I REMEMBER LET’S ALL REMEMBER
Along with the winner, the second and third place poems will be included in the Villa News & Record, for the home game against Brighton on November 21.
Second place went to Ruby, who submitted a handwritten entry that also showcased her drawing skills.
Here’s Ruby’s poem…
Third place was awarded to Keera, who used the club’s famous claret and blue colours in her submission.
Here’s Keera’s poem…
We’d like to thank everyone who submitted a poem for our competition!
