Today is Remembrance Day.People from all walks of life gather at the cenotaph in central London and war memorials all over the country (and the Commonwealth) to pay tribute to the men and women who have given their lives in wars all over the world.
So where were all the poppies?
There has been poppy overkill on the television: it seems like there is a three line whip for anyone appearing in anything other than drama. The only person I have seen on the BBC in the last several weeks without a poppy is Will Self.
It would seem reasonable, however, to wear a poppy in the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday. And yet when out in East London last night I only saw one poppy - other than the ones worn by me and my partner.
There were more around today - although the numbers only became significant in central London (perhaps people who had been to the Cenotaph?)
Poppies not only commemorate those killed in the Great (?) Wars - they signify support for the families and loved ones lost in all wars.
Whatever your views on war - especially our participation in more recent conflicts - it shames us all not to honour those who have paid the ultimate price.
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