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Greg Barden and I had a 'poppy dialogue', after he read this poem of mine on my blog, and I realised I never posted it here. Read Greg's poppy poem here:

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/poppies___a_deadly_beauty_909523

My Sweet Poppy

My lovely short-lived flower
Your sweet red tender petals
Raised proud towards bright sunlight
So frail, endlessly frail

I am with you in your garden
Kneeling down between you
Curling up while listening
To your soft red whispering

The blue sky high above us
Is playing with your colour
The yellow sun completes it
Primary shades of lost lives

This is the perfect setting
Of sun and your short life’s end
Give me the peace to stay here
Like you I will be reborn

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June 15, 2017
Iambic trimeter
Copyright © Darren White

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Gregory Richard Barden June 21, 2017 at 4:28 AM You already know how much I love this one ... so descriptive and lyrical ... I'm glad you posted it - it needs to be seen! Gregory Richard Barden June 21, 2017 at 4:42 PM I didn't even NOTICE! Thank you for pointing that out and for the kindness ... that was very thoughtful of you, DW! :-) Darren White June 21, 2017 at 4:36 AM Yes, it needs to :) And that's why I added the link to your poem.

Funom Makama June 17, 2017 at 9:24 AM Hello friend. Its been a while. LORD! This is just vintage you! Excellent, Awesome and a master in this covetous craft of writing. Keep on flowing the ink of your mind. A 7 for sure. Darren White June 17, 2017 at 2:34 PM I missed you, I just came back home, and saw you placed a number of new poiems yourself! I'm too tired to review tonight, but I promise to in the morning :)

Maria Williams June 16, 2017 at 6:33 AM I really love the meter in this poem Darren, and yes a hard form I'm sure but you've mastered it, no doubts about that.Now about the poem, it is truly wonderful, and you are a very gifted young man indeed...Maria, xxx Darren White June 17, 2017 at 6:42 AM Thanks for your kind comment my friend :)

White Wolf June 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM Iambic trimeter!!! Is there nothing you can't write! What a magnificent poem is this! In every aspect! Darren White June 17, 2017 at 6:41 AM Lol Budge! Thanks my friend :)

Janis Medders Tobechi June 15, 2017 at 9:48 PM They love it and yet you hate it for all the ruined lives. Yes, "the poppy is also a flower." A very well written poem, I like the meter. Darren White June 17, 2017 at 6:41 AM Exactly Janis.... A very double feeling.

Sara Ella June 15, 2017 at 2:44 PM This is so sweet and pure-you take us to the meadow and the beautiful, bright red poppies <3 Darren White June 17, 2017 at 6:37 AM Thank you my friend :)

Heidi Sands June 15, 2017 at 7:11 AM This is so beautiful Darren. A peaceful feel to this poem reading it :) Darren White June 15, 2017 at 7:39 AM Thank you Heidi, yes, I have the same feel while reading it :)

Chris Green June 15, 2017 at 6:45 AM Another beautiful poetic offering from your gifted pen. You have painted a beautiful garden in this one, where spring is alive and the flowers are blooming and I love the ending. Perfectly done Darren. Darren White June 15, 2017 at 6:47 AM Thank you so much my friend :) I love this poem too. On my blog it is accompanied by a watercolor painting by my friend, but I cannot post that in public without her permission.