Poppy Puppy Makes His-Story: Romancing the Puppy
“The Genesis of Puppy, to Poppy Puppy (PP)”, is a heartwarming tale inspired by true events during the global conflict from 1914 to 1918. Amidst the chaos of war, a remarkable love story unfolds. The author’s grandfather, William George, bravely enlisted in the Expeditionary Overseas Force on April 12, 1915, to defend Allied countries against enemy forces. His journey took him to France and Belgium via England, where fate intervened in the form of two teenagers and a field of beautiful poppy flowers from Flanders Fields, igniting an unlikely romance.
Among plush toy characters, none represents the voices of veterans and the voices of children more than Poppy Puppy. Poppy Puppy declares his self-appointment as: “I am veteran’s newest ‘Best Friend’, their Mascot. I am proud of that because I wear the symbol of the Veterans, the Poppy, a beautiful red flower. Everyone who wears a poppy shows their respect for all veterans.”
PP delivers the poignant message of veterans, “From failing hands we throw, the torch,” inspiring the younger generation to uphold the legacy of those who bravely struggled and sacrificed to counter the menace of bullies disturbing peace. The fallen heroes find their eternal rest in the metaphorical “Flanders Fields,” representing the universal grief shared by all nations for their departed loved ones.
John McCrae, the author of the renowned wartime poem “In Flanders Fields,” poignantly laid bare the souls of veterans like no other, offering profound insights into the depths of their solitude, their last memories, and tears shed for a fractured humanity.
It is a narrative that only Poppy Puppy can convey to children with Puppy Love. No other plush toy has been specifically tasked with the role that Poppy Puppy fulfills. Born for this purpose, Poppy Puppy bears witness to the voices of fallen veterans, faithfully interpreted by John McCrae in his distinctive writing style. Poppy Puppy perceives its motto, “Born of War, to set the earth on fire”, not to perpetuate conflict but as a catalyst to ignite the flame within every human heart, soul and spirit, mind, emotion and will, working towards igniting a fervor for World Peace on Earth, rather than relegating it to an mere ideal in heaven.
Poppy Puppy, therefore, rises to the occasion, serving as a medium of communication, guiding children to the true essence of doing, showing, giving, and loving. When others may ask where these qualities reside, pointing in various directions, be aware of such distractions. The dwelling place of goodness, manifested through actions, displays of generosity, and love, is within you. it is within each one of us.
What is an axiom? An axiom is a truth or a proposition that is so evident at first sight that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer. It is a fundamental principle that resides deep within our core, waiting to be recognized, embraced, and acted upon. All there is of good is available to the one who is available to all there is of good, and its boundless potential. The Proverb of Good is an axiom. Are you willing to embrace and activate this innate capacity for good within you? Poppy Puppy says every child wants to activate their power of good; it’s a natural, super-power within. Remember this: life is so wonderful now that you’re in the world.
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