Sweet William (For Brian's "bloom" Contest)

When I pick up Sweet Williams
And inhale their spiced perfume,
I see them on the windowsill
Of our tiny old back room.

Their sweet indented petals,
Coloured every shade of pink,
Glowed so bright in that urban gloom
They almost made me blink.

They’d grown on Dad’s allotment – 
An expanse of air and sun – 
Along with fruits and vegetables 
He brought home for my Mum.

Sweet Williams bring it home to me
I’m still the child I used to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's Bloom contest Francis. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM
this is so sweet..congrats on your win. Barbara
Goff Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 5:33 PM
congrats on this winning tribute! Frances!........ james marshall goff
Curcio Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 9:50 AM
The last 2 lines are especially gorgeous. Congratulations on your win
Strand Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Congrats on your succes in my Bloom contest Frances.Rgds Brian .My latest contest is now open
Kendrick Avatar
August 12, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Beautifully written and very touching. Keep writing. Sara
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August 8, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Sweet Williams are flowers I haven't seen since I was a child. You have brought their memory "home to me" as well, Frances. Enticing, vividly detailed descriptions. Very fine work! Love, Carolyn
Pate Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I remember in my first apartment away from home growing African Violets in the window to remind me of my mothers plants at home. You brought back wonderful memories. Nicely written.
Brown Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 5:38 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and will be back to read more of it soon Frances. Good Luck in the contest. Love, Carol
Knop Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Hi Frances, lovely sonnet! Isn't it always wonderful to think back to childhood? Did you read my "Gates of Childhood"? and thank's for your comment. Gert
Strand Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Frances.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM
What a lovely sonnet, and wonderful memories of your childhood.....(I love Sweet Williams too!)
Arteaga Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM
good luck in the contest but I doubt you need any, this is a wonderful sonnet!
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