California Poppy

Her seed is tossed into the wind Whirled from palms of nature's hand By helter skelter randomness The green and brown become a bliss Scattered poppies across the land Like butterflies, their beauty graces The hills, valleys, and roadside places A world comes alive with a golden glow Like polished gems, where weeds would grow Those scattered seeds will multiply Take root, add warmth under summer skies The beauty of her heart of gold Will bloom with orange, so bright and bold In winter storm a sleep begins Until the thaw, when rains begin A state is proud to bear her bloom Her beauty never comes too soon