Queen Ann's Lace

The August fields all fallow now.
The sweet grasses lay long a bed.
The posies taken the pastours’ bowe.
Brash breezes brush Queen Ann’s fair head.
Black butterflies crest crown instead.

Tufts of purple clover hold court,
‘neath a spread of pristine comfort.
Honey beis are swarmin’ in delight.
Sparrows’sweet song the morn transport.
Summers’ day passes in tae night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kurth Avatar
September 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Deb, I love this poem. I can see and smell the late summer fields full of Queen Ann's lace and clover. My grandmother had a field like this near her house that we used to run through when I was a young girl. Thanks for bringing that memory back for me through your poem. Krista
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August 28, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Hi Deb, The fields that surround my home are covered in Queen Anne Lace and purple thistle. When I take my wee dog for her morning walk, I find myself stopped just gazing at the beauty of it all. You have caputred and painted it in words. Love, Lainie
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August 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Congrats on this one. Vince
Brown Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 4:39 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's Bloom contest Deborah. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Congrats on your win..this is so original and lovely. Barbara
Goff Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 5:21 PM
love the Celtic feel! a really wonderful winning poem! Deb! jim
Curcio Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Congratulations. An intriguing and lovely piece
Strand Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Congrats on your succes in my Bloom contest Debbie Rgds Brian .My latest contest is now open
Anish Avatar
August 10, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Interesting work! Is it old English you're writing in? Thank you for your kind words' Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Strand Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Debbie.Rgds Brian
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August 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Oh @.@ nice images lady @.@ jojojo we need some freshnes around here in my homeland; heat is freezing our toes @.@ thanks for the experience :D
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August 8, 2009 at 4:19 PM
i like ur poem love new comer lisa molnar
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August 8, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Deborah, This poem inspires me. I love the natural world. Thanks for sharing these words. Lovingly, Dane
Jordan Avatar
August 8, 2009 at 4:26 AM
Deborah good morning - Wonderful way to start my day for i enjoyed your poem - God Bless you hon, MJ
Kendrick Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Very nicley written and beautiful descriptions.Sara
Brown Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Another day we are blessed to be here reading and writing poetry. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry today Deborah. Love, Carol
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