In Profusion Poem by Ernestine Northover

In Profusion

Rating: 5.0


In bloom, the Rose of Sharon, with its honey yellow hue,
Along with the graceful Jasmine, Clematis and Lilac too.
Followed by the Buddleia, that the butterflies so love,
Sedum, Quince and Penstemon, and the tall Foxglove.

With Crocosmia of orange and lime green Hosta bright,
London Pride, Pansy, Primula, what joy they all invite.
Geraniums in profusion, charm the glancing eye,
And standing proud, as if on guard, the grand gladioli.

Lily of the Valley with dainty bell shapes, white,
Japanese Anemones that close their heads at night.
Lavender and Fuchsia plus Hydrangea pink and blue,
All these lovely flowers grow in my backyard venue.

Pleasure is in the looking and seeing such a show,
A palate of such beauty, like the sweep of a rainbow,
Nature in all its excellence, dresses this vibrant scene.
In one small English garden these genre thus convene.


© Ernestine Northover

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Andrew mark Wilkinson 02 July 2007

Alas for such a beautiful English garden, we have English weather rain... A beautiful aray of flowers in this poem that smells so sweet...10

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Marci Made 02 July 2007

Not only have you written a poem as lovely as the beautiful garden you described but through the words I can smell the scents of two of my favorites. Lilly of the Valley and Hydrangea. Makes one think of wedding receptions and the beautiful bride.~~~~~marci.xo. :)

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Andrew Blakemore 21 May 2008

A lovely presentation of an English garden, a joy to read. Love Andrew x

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Duncan Wyllie 03 August 2007

Ah...our englands rose Ernestine, a subject close to your heart and so well written It must have taken alot of thought to get this poem to work as well as it does Thankyou for sharing it Love duncan X

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You sure you're in England these days, young lass? ...Sounds more like you just came from the New York Botanical Gardens! Wooooooooooooosh! AWESOME effulgent, imageworl, there, missy! You never disappoint, Ernestine! FjR

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Francesca Johnson 02 July 2007

You bring vibrant colour and delightful scents not only to PH but to this fake summer of ours. The title 'In Profusion' fits the bill exactly. I really enjoyed the sensuality of this one, Ernestine. I only have to close my eyes now and I am in that garden.......lovely. Love, Fran xxx

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Emma Johnson 02 July 2007

A palate of rare beauty indeed. A specialist's. I can never write about flowers without thinking of you. Have a flowery evening. Susie xx.

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