Rhubarb

Kermes crushed to yield the dye;
A warming colour of pinkish hue
But a finer harvest can be made
To delight the eyes and taste buds too

Fine in trifles, crumbles and tarts
Shared after summer walks
Or in the depth of winters cold
We'll devour our crimson stalks
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Watkins Avatar
July 13, 2019 at 9:26 AM
David, I am an author and would like to talk to you about your poem, Rhubarb. Please send me contact information. Thank you. Teresa Watkins
Rodrigues Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 8:02 PM
Yummy! My mom used to make rhubarb pie!
Lindsay Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 8:58 PM
:) Hot with ice cream for me.
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