Comparing 'Poppies' and Duffy's 'War Photographer'

For your ‘Power and Conflict’ essay, you will be given one poem and you have to choose one to compare it with. ‘Poppies’ could compare well with ‘Remains’, ‘Kamikaze’ or Duffy's ‘War Photographer’. ‘Poppies’ and ‘Kamikaze’ explore less-recognised perspectives of war and show that these are nonetheless painful. Duffy's ‘War Photographer’ and ‘Poppies’ explore powerful memories that are connected to their difficult experiences. ‘Poppies’ ends with a sombre but peaceful tone, Duffy's ‘War Photographer’ ends with a caustic and restless tone.