Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

An English Country Garden

An English country garden 
so evocative of times gone by
recalling all the many plants 
lovingly sown by Granny and I

Majestic Lupins and Hollyhocks 
so tall they almost touched the sky
Lily-of-the-Valley and Forget-me-nots
tiny flowers loved by Granny and I

London Pride and Morning Glories 
no longer taking pride of place
pretty Violas and Pansies 
velvet petals with a sweet smiley face

Old fashioned Roses 
their beauty was sublime
such a heavenly fragrance
belonging to another time

Today our plants are brash and loud 
as they try to make a statement
delicate beauty disallowed
no fragrance wafting like a cloud

Precious memories returning
of a Granny I loved so
together gathering fragrant blooms
we’d tie them with a satin bow

Perfecting a fragrant posy
a centerpiece for our table 
precisely at the stroke of three
Granny and I enjoyed afternoon tea

Written 15th October 2018

3rd PLACE
Contest CHOICE Flower Verse
Sponsor Brian Strand

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Susan Ashley June 27, 2019 at 7:45 PM I love the nostalgic grace and beauty of your evocative poem, Ann. Your vibrant imagery brought me there, I was with you in ‘an English country garden’. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Ann Gilmour June 28, 2019 at 2:52 AM Thank you Susan and I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem and were able to 'visit' my English Country Garden, you are most welcome! Many thanks for your lovely comments and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit June 25, 2019 at 9:56 AM Great imagery of flowers and memories..congrats on your podium win, Ann. Ann Gilmour June 26, 2019 at 1:14 AM Thank you so much Vijay for your lovely comments and congrats. Your visits and comments are always appreciated - thank you! Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong June 25, 2019 at 4:44 AM What beautiful memories you have with your Granny. Being a grandmother, for me, is the best time of my life because I'm retired and I have time to really enjoy my granddaughters. Congratulations on your wonderful podium win Ann. : ) xxoo Ann Gilmour June 26, 2019 at 1:12 AM Oh what lovely comments Connie thank you, but sadly I never knew either of my Grannys, as they had died before I was born, but I know I would have loved them dearly! I too have grandchildren and love being a grandmother. Thanks for your welcome visit Connie. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier June 24, 2019 at 11:01 PM How lovely, Ann. Totally endearing. I know I would have loved your granny. Congrats. Ann Gilmour June 26, 2019 at 12:37 AM Aww, thank you so much Line for your lovely comments and congrats. Sadly I never knew either of my Grannys, as they had died before I was born, but I know I would have loved them dearly too! So pleased you enjoyed my poem and I always appreciate your visits. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

DM Babbit October 15, 2018 at 12:13 PM Wonderful, evoked so many memories of my own gram and I, the only two other flowers we grew were foxglove and multicolored phlox. Love the vivid pictured words. Ann Gilmour October 15, 2018 at 12:32 PM Oh yes, foxgloves and phlox, so beautiful. Thanks for your lovely comments DM and glad it evoked memories of your Gran too. Capturing those images we can visit whenever we want. Happy Days, Ann x

Gordon Mcconnell October 15, 2018 at 12:00 PM Hey Ann, you know your flowers well, this is a lovely penned piece on the beauties of the garden. A super write! Blessings always,Gordon Ann Gilmour October 15, 2018 at 12:08 PM Oh thank you Gordon, I do love the old fashioned flowers and it's such a warm sunny day here, which inspired me to write. Although this pm I have been walking by the sea and it has really lifted me, so beautifully warm and sunny, what a lucky girl I am to live here! Hoping you too are enjoying a stunning day Gordon. Ann xx