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Poppy Field

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  A sea of living crimson caught my eye
Of oriental splendour, out of place
Beneath the pastel of an English sky
Where soft-toned pastures etch the tranquil face
Of Summertime, A silken, poppied sea
That shimmered in the early morning sun,
And with true beauty's generosity
Held out its cup of joy to everyone.
The sober hedgerows glowed a richer hue,
The willow-herb a dainty blush revealed,
And I have never seen a sky as blue
As that which smiled upon the poppy field.
Sweet flowers that bring men sleep, you brought to me
A wakened joy that lives in memory.

mary Spain


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  Ashraful Musaddeq  (5/29/2009 3:14:00 AM)

'And I have never seen a sky as blue
As that which smiled upon the poppy field.'

A joyful poem with soft-green imageries.
10+++
  Sally Plumb Plumb  (4/16/2009 4:23:00 AM)

Thought this was lovely. If you get the time try my perspective.'Poppies' Thanks
  Mel Vincent Basconcillo  (4/6/2009 10:21:00 AM)

very Shakespearean... nice poem very nice indeed thanks a lot - mel =D
  Kevin Wells  (3/8/2009 2:24:00 PM)

Very beautiful, Mary. Love the imagery....love the choice of words. As usual, I am left wishing that I could write even half as well.
  Mark Slaughter  (3/6/2009 2:20:00 AM)

So much imagery so professionally described - this is about the best poem I've yet read and I mean of all poems not just yours! Please keep writing. I hope you consider publishing your works Mary.

Mark
  Karin Anderson  (3/5/2009 5:57:00 AM)

Absolutely stunning Mary. The imagery will live in memory of my mind as the poppies did in yours. Examples are 'silk and sea shimmering' 'where soft-tone pastures etch the tranquil face of Summertime'. Just so beautiful. Karin Anderson
  Sid John Gardner.  (12/11/2008 7:01:00 AM)

Liked this very much Mary One of my favourite flowers for many reasons and one in particular.
Sid.xx
  Enrique Souffle  (12/6/2008 11:22:00 AM)

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
  Lorraine Margueritte Gasrel Black  (9/11/2008 9:22:00 AM)

So beautiful this scene of yours makes me relise and appreciate the joys of nature in your poem.

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