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Mid March 09.
22 Mar, 2009
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DAFFODILS:
"Oh, laughter-lilies,
Dilly-dally,
Jolly love of daffodils;
For love of them
I'd go as silly,
Daft and laden as the hills.
Unfold your packaged and parachuted
Petticoated edge so fluted,
And in that gentle breeze so muted,
Count the many bobbing frills.
Beneath the twiggy bough of apple, ash
And cherry blossom blessed,
Soft to listen
Sun and shower,
Often in the shade of bower,
Rain-dropped each and
Glisten-dressed.
Sparkle, sun-lit,
Gleam-it, drop-let,
Shining in the ray of sun,
Bursting like a beam of prism
Out of each and every one.
Drenched and glitter,
So myriad the points of light;
Stars that twinkle on the 'neath of
Petals which they cling to tight.
Oft' I harken to the sound
Of bird song in the yonder trees,
And kneel among the faddo-dilies
Damp and mossy so my knees".
(Poem composed today so as to illustrate/accompany the photo. Written in the bath again. The Narcissi here are 'Ice Follies').
Comments on this photo
So pretty - and I enjoyed the lyrics of the song (I'm waiting for the music - LOL)
22 Mar, 2009
Just beautiful - such a lovely garden space.
22 Mar, 2009
Beautiful photo, lovely poem....
22 Mar, 2009
Really lovely Johnathan you must be very proud of it
22 Mar, 2009
I enjoyed that Jonathan...a beautiful poem and a beautiful picture!! Bless you:-)
23 Mar, 2009
Bright flowers and lovely poem . Thanks.
24 Mar, 2009
WOW, I thought i was inside a fantastic Gardencentre jonathan, your garden is Amazing.....
28 Mar, 2009
soooo lovely give yourself a pat on the back for all your hard work, its beautiful,,
1 Apr, 2009
Good Grief........you wrote that poem??? Absolutely loved it am going back to have another read now. Reminds me of poetry by Rupert Brooke,,always loved it, especially "Dining Room Tea", you probably know it Jonathan, if not have a look on the internet, I'm sure you'd like it.
14 Apr, 2009
What a wonderful display. Do you play any music ? as plants love music love your poem too well thought out
10 Jun, 2009
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lovely flowers, lovely picture and of course a fantastic poem .....
looking forward to see more of your wonderful creations ...
22 Mar, 2009