Lemon Lullaby

I know a land where the lemon trees bloom,
Where blossom exudes its delicate perfume.
Hummingbirds and bees live in perfect harmony
For nectar flows there abundantly.

Come then, my dear child, come, let’s take our ease
Under the shade of the lemon myrtle trees.
Close weary eyes, let soothing, restful hours
Lead to the land where the lemon blossom flowers.

Hush, hear the songbirds’ dulcet melody;
Singing God's praise in the lemon blossom tree.
Breathe in the fragrance of its citrus bower,
Dream of the land where the lemon trees flower.






16/7/2018
Pretty Poem Please Contest
Sponsor Julia Ward
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Norton Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 10:38 PM
Just beautiful. A superb poem in true romantic style. A pleasure to read. Sincerely Bryan Norton
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 4:58 PM
So melodic and lovely Wendy! Your rhyme is perfect. Congratulations on your podium win! Blessings xxoo
Watson Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM
You're such an encourager, Connie. Thank you so much.
Barden Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 4:35 PM
Beautiful ... I could smell the aroma, feel the breeze ... long for the whispering silence. Fav-ing, Wendy - wonderfully penned! :o) <3
Watson Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 5:20 PM
What an honour,Greg. I'm really pleased that my poem kindled the senses!
Toney Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Wendy, such a lovely setting for this lovely poem! Would you mind sending me the GPS coordinates? ~Mark
Watson Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 3:24 PM
Thank you for the kind comment,Mark. It was one of the first I wrote and I've altered it slightly since then. Anything to do with lemon has my interest! The coordinates are located in your imagination and olfactory regions!
Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 10:08 AM
Back with more congrats, Wendy.
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:21 PM
That's kind,Line. I thought this was such a delightful contest title - from a poem by Goethe I believe.
Awtry Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 10:54 AM
What a beautiful write! You have set me longing for the fragrances of spring! Congratulations!
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:22 PM
The title just drew me in, P.S. Thank you for your kind words.
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Congratulations for this beautiful win Wendy :)
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Thank you,Heidi. I have very much enjoyed your poetry too.
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations on your win, Wendy. May you have a happy new year with lots of blessings. Hugs Eve ~`*
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Thank you for your kind remarks and greetings, Eve.
Gentry Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 9:54 PM
Congratulations on your win again. Well done!
Barden Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem, Wendy - blessings and best wishes for more! :-) <3
Gauthier Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 9:33 AM
Congrats on your beautiful lullaby-like poem. I love the flow and cohesiveness. Congrats on your most deserving win, Wendy.
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:28 PM
Thank you for taking the time to comment,Line.
Pappadogiannis Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 12:42 AM
Congratulations Wendy. This warmed my heart.
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:28 PM
How lovely. Thank you for the encouragement,Francesca.
Smith Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Well done Wendy, congratulations...
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Thank you for 'stopping by', Charlie.
Gentry Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 5:18 AM
Congratulations on your win! :)
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:29 PM
That's kind of you. Thanks,Susan.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 4:29 AM
Very pretty, Wendy! Congrats!
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:30 PM
It was a beautiful title so I couldn't resist the challenge. Thank you,Kim.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 3:49 AM
Congratulations, Wendy on your great win.
Watson Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 4:31 PM
That's very kind of you,Sublimal Sinha-Roy.
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