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The poppies on the Franklin Mountains (El Paso, Texas)  are in bloom. The poppies bloom usually begins in late January and lasts through early April. With spring rains, the poppy season can extend through the middle of May. These golden poppies are one of El Paso’s springtime attractions.  (Source: elpasotimes.com/story/news/2020/03/27/poppy-fields-el-paso-poppies-first-took-root-in-past-tales-from-morgue/2907285001/)

TEXAS POPPIES

gold blooms spill down the Franklin slopes, a sudden sunrise rooted in the earth, desert wind brushing color into motion.
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Gauthier Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM
lovely ~
M  Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 5:05 AM
I love that line Sara ‘a sudden sunrise rooted in the earth’ it says it all. A lovely uplifting little poem! Debx
Elliott Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Very beauteous flowing poem, Sara. Hugs and Sunday blessings to you and Bill :)
Wolf Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Nothing like those Texas poppies! ~ 'Pass the Biscuits, Pappy...' My mom from Texas used to say that all the time.
Roper Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Very colorful look. Here is usually the blue bonnet but right now is the Black Eye Susan
Rolland Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM
this is quite delicious, spring finally came back, enjoyed
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
awwww, thank you...appreciate your visit and kind words...wishing you well
Goldsmith Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 10:47 AM
What a beautiful write for a beautiful flower. Love the pretty picture. Bet it is really great to see in person. Thanks for the added note. Have a great day/weekend writing away............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
you're right....those poppies are breathtaking, truly. thanks for visiting and commenting....wishing you well, dear Paula, hugs, Sara
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