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Essential Lavender

Gnarled and woody its base erupts with Greyish green leaves, all veiled in hairs, That contain the magic oil, To balance the body. Scented mauve flowers Added in tea, Perfect drink, Relax Me. My first attempt at a nonet. Inspired by reading one by Emile Pinet.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/29/2019 3:33:00 PM

Mmm! Nice!

Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 8/29/2019 3:38:00 PM

Thank you Kim

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/29/2019 12:17:00 PM

Hello Elizabeth Kinch, I drink lavender tea before bed time. It makes me sleep. I like the flower to I like the scent. have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2019 2:02:00 PM

Yes lavender tea is delicious I have it every evening.I enjoyed this poem. You are doing well. Keep it up. Bye for now Darlene.Your friend.Have a nice day.

Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 8/29/2019 1:18:00 PM

Darlene, lavender tea is delicious isn't it. Thank you for visiting and commenting on my poetry attempts.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 8/24/2019 6:01:00 PM

Such a beautiful descriptive nonet Elizabeth, the aroma of lavender wafts from every line. Enjoy your lavender flavoured earl grey my dear. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Chris Green

Date: 8/22/2019 10:43:00 AM

I think it is fantastic. Beautifully done.

Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 8/22/2019 11:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Chris.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/22/2019 7:28:00 AM

I love it! Wonderful first Nonet :))) xomo!

Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 8/22/2019 11:06:00 AM

Thank you Maureen. I love a cup of lavender earl grey and it is the essential oil I go for when I can't sleep.