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Polly Astley loved to have visitors, for she loved piquant, plum people; Like counting stars when we were young, in milky moonlight, peaceful. Her days were spent teaching children, with faces perky as sunflowers, When redbirds danced in jade treetops, viewed by folk on lunch hours. Polly loved the parties and get togethers, that she frequently attended; Like red rhododendron and rose revelry, in scented gardens, extended. Sukey Sykes was Polly's friend, and also roommate, sharing expenses; As rainbow colors must work together, to make an entirety so precious. Other friends were forever flying fast, upon frisky, fleet horses to visit, When factual, flouted, fancy fall, called forth its colorful, phantom spirit. Family came with flowers and fanfare, beneath appreciative, fiery stars, With unfailing motherly and fatherly love, like the fuchsia, butterfly chaos. Polly lived in the house of pink, daisy sun, like the twilight of an evening, When all the natural world is sighing, and the day takes on new meaning. Sacred sunup-yellow songbirds, were spotted, in Polly and Sukey's street, Of slow days, shaping silvery seasons, as a sculptor molds artistic treats. Nearer neighbors came to visit, amid nameless nomad, Newcastle nights; As frosty, newborn stars glittered redly, in the pearl nights of moon rites. 'Dusky, ruby' plants were sparkling, when dotty aloe vera was very useful; And 'lovely lavender' awaited a matched sunset, though somewhat rueful. 'Gold treasure' flowers were being hoarded, as the pink water lilies swam; And black-eyed Susan batted long lashes, in warm summer days, so glam. Polly and Sukey were planning a get together, to be held in their backyard; And they would have a fun barbecue with friends, like sunny, abstract art! The preparations were fresh fun! It could be the event of the galactic year, In a season of fantastic fluffy flowers, when pinks, reds and greens appear! On the day of the peachy party, pretty Polly made tea for guests, due soon; But, a thunderstorm broke once she had, just as jade spring broke with June. Disappointed at deep delight deferred, Sukey turned off the fragrant kettle; That would whistle happily on another day. Like grape sun falls, with mettle! 'Polly, put the kettle on, Polly, put the kettle on, Polly, put the kettle on, We'll all have tea. Sukey, take it off again, Sukey, take it off again, Sukey, take it off again, They've all gone away.'

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Date: 9/16/2024 12:45:00 AM
Such a pretty picture painted by you in smooth couplets Evelyn, as Victor said below. Nice alliteration and the twist - the rain spoiled everything, which you brought in with a nursery rhyme. Hugs Maria
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/16/2024 6:58:00 PM
Thank you for your words of joy and inspiration, Maria. Have a wonderful week. Hugs.
Date: 9/9/2024 12:44:00 AM
An imaginative impressionistic portrait of two friends ending with a nursery rhyme. I loved the alliteration, the references to nature and the smooth couplets, which you write so well. Great stuff. Blessings.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/9/2024 9:18:00 PM
I am so pleased to know you enjoyed this latest effort, my friend. Thank you for your very kind words, which add sparkle and smiles to my day. Blessings.
Date: 9/7/2024 8:08:00 AM
Dear evelyn, as always the way you do storytelling is simply stunning and mindblowing! I really love this poem and how you’ve used colors alliterations etc to paint imagery is truly impressive! An impeccable write this is! And i cant help but sing along to the last lines! Polly put the kettle on! Suky take it off again! Ah childhood memories! So nostalgic! A fave this is
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/7/2024 9:02:00 PM
My dear Ink, I am truly happy that you loved this poem, its colors and imagery. How thrilled I am that you sang along! Deepest thanks for all your lovely words, and also for your fave. :)
Date: 9/6/2024 10:01:00 PM
It's cute, lovely, funny, funky, and a wonderful addition to your collection. I look forward to the next one. Thanks.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/7/2024 8:57:00 PM
Your lovely expressions of appreciation are always a delight, Hilda. Thank you very much. :)

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