ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

White poppy

Alright kiddo, have you ever seen a field full of poppies? They are beautiful flowers that come in different colors like red, pink, and white. People like to wear poppies to show that they remember soldiers who died in wars.

But there's a special kind of poppy called the "white poppy" that some people wear instead of the red one. Do you know why?

Well, some people don't want to only remember soldiers who died in wars, but also all the victims of wars, like civilians and children. They wear white poppies to say they want peace, not just remember war.

Does that make sense? Just like you want to share your toys and treat others kindly, wearing a white poppy is a way to show that we want to treat others around the world with kindness and not hurt each other in wars.
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