Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Written - 12th April 2026

Ode to England

Oh to be in England
With joys on takeaway 
When spring has cast magic
That glorifies each day.

Many seaside places
For summer holidays 
North, east, west and down south 
A kaleidoscope of stays.

Autumn comes, leaves then fall
Pretty carpets they lay 
Beneath the barren trees
To feed new growths way.

Winters bring on beauty
One could not downplay
The scenic wonderland
That brighten earth's display.

England’s many voices
Accents in wide array
O’er towns and countryside
That charm dialogues sway.

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Bj Legros Kelley April 21, 2026 at 10:21 PM Oh, so lovely. I always wished to visit the Motherland, where one of my great grandpa's came from, but guess I never will as I'm getting old. I love your poem!! Beryl Edmonds April 21, 2026 at 10:26 PM Same here, I would love to visit America, but age and my husband’s ill health stand in the way. Thank you BJ… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker April 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM lovely rhyme poem with a flowing rhyme--captured what England is...nicely done Beryl Edmonds April 15, 2026 at 1:33 AM Thank you Sara, yes England is still a green and pleasant land… Beryl

David Crandall April 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM Lovely, it must be a wonderful place to visit. Beryl Edmonds April 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM Thank you David, yes the some lovely places to visit, beautiful buildings to see, and wonderful countryside… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar April 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM The poem moves through the year, highlighting the "magic" of spring. A "kaleidoscope of stays" describes the imagery perfectly. Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM Thank you Victor, it was a joy to expose England at its best. Through every season our lives are blessed… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith April 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM Your "Ode to England" is a wonderful write. I thought, I would get there one day but guess not. "Good Luck" If for a contest. Have a great day/week writing away............ Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2026 at 11:08 PM Thank you Paula, I would have loved to visit your part of the world too. Now it’s out of the question, age and health issues stand in the way of journeys such as that for me and mine. Not for a contest, just for the joy of writing… Have a lovely poetic day… Beryl

John Fleming April 12, 2026 at 4:03 AM England USED to be a wonderful place...not so sure anymore. Enjoyed your poem though, Beryl. Nicely penned! :) john P.s you are so very right about the many differing landscapes and seasonal scenes. England, visually, can be the most beautiful place on Eath at times. Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM Thank you John, I agree that things have changed, things can never be as they were. Yet there’s still much pleasure to be found, as we go on walk around… Beryl

Silent One April 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM England is a wonderful place, even though we can never how how the weather will be.. you poem rhymes and flows so well my friend.. Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM Thank you Silent One, yes it’s true to say, we can’t rely on the weather that changes day by day. Still there’s beauty to be found, as we walk and look around… Beryl