Suzette Richards Poet Free verse

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Lingering Dusk, by Suzette Richards – image generated 24 April 2023           

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*Dilly Dilly - Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher

†Hamlet, by William Shakespeare

Dream Pillows and Sachets: Lavender is commonly placed in pillows or sachets to promote restful sleep and encourage dream recall. In spiritual practices, it’s believed that lavender can enhance dream work and facilitate messages from the divine or subconscious mind.

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Lingering Dusk

While I dillydally in my spring garden
I smell the lavender before noticing the buds
Dusk in a symphony of lavender hues
Summer can wait; so can my coronation 

Lavender’s blue, dilly dilly,
Lavender's green
When you are King, dilly dilly,
I shall be Queen
Who told you so, dilly dilly,
Who told you so?
'Twas my own heart, dilly dilly,
That told me so

I pick a sprig to put into my pillowcase
To sleep, per chance to dream
A chance to see you again
Healthy, vital
My childhood friend and confidant … my king
The man I fell in love with
Before Life intervened

My thoughts melt into the lingering dusk …

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Sara Kendrick July 6, 2024 at 6:58 AM Creative lines. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. The scent of lavender if wonderful and I would enjoy having a whole field of it right outside my door. Thanks for sharing this one with us and sorry about your loss. I appreciate you reading and considering my work that was in your contest. Sara K Suzette Richards July 6, 2024 at 7:52 AM Thank you, Sara

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2024 at 9:10 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Lingering Dusk" write. Pretty Picture. I love lavender, the flower, soap/cream. I did not know that lavender can enhance dream work/facilitate messages from the divine or subconscious mind. If for a contest "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away................. Suzette Richards July 5, 2024 at 9:14 AM It is one of my favourite plants. Yasmin being another. I love the calming effect of their fragrance. Thanks for the visit, Paula, and kind comment :)