I had spent all my pesetas on carrots, thin-sliced ham, green and red peppers, olives, a plump chicken, oranges, and whatever else I could carry. On November 2, 1997, I was walking to a bus stop after shopping at the Mercado in a Spanish town south of Seville. A two-year residency in Andalusia, Spain, generated her keen interest in the use of pageantry and tradition to observe the cycle of the Catholic liturgical year. in Education from the University of Miami.
in Folklore and Mythology from UCLA and an M.S. The self-same power that brought me there, brought you.Ellen Emerson Brown has an M.A. Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose! Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing, This charm is wasted on the earth and sky, Here might the red-bird come his plumes to cool,Īnd court the flower that cheapens his array. Made the black water with their beauty gay To please the desert and the sluggish brook. Spreading its leafless blooms in a damp nook, In May, when sea-winds pierced our solitudes, That floats on high o’er Vales and Hills, Young buds sleep in the root’s white core. It shall seem from the bright flower’s heart to flow,Īs if ’twere a breeze with a flute’s low sigh,Ĭome away! for the midsummer sun grows strong,Īnd the life of the lily may not be long. We’ll row them with reeds o’er the fountains free,Īnd a tall flag-leaf shall our streamer be Īnd we’ll send out wild music so sweet and low, On the quivering sleep of the water’s breast,Ĭatching the sunshine through leaves that throwĪnd a star from the depth of each pearly cup,Īs if seeking its kindred where bright they lie,Ĭome away! Under arching boughs we’ll float,
Know that the lilies have spread their bells My Favorite Poem About FlowersĬome away, elves!-while the dew is sweet, Whether you’re seeking solace in the delicate petals of a bloom or simply looking to appreciate the natural world around you, these poems are sure to delight and inspire. Immerse yourself in the beauty and symbolism of flowers with this collection of the best poems about flowers.įrom famous works that celebrate the vibrant colors and sweet fragrances of blossoms to poignant pieces that reflect on the fleeting nature of life and beauty, these poems offer a glimpse into the many ways in which flowers can inspire and move us.įeaturing works by some of the greatest poets of all time, as well as hidden gems waiting to be discovered, this collection showcases the power of flowers to evoke emotion and stir the soul. 8 Sad Poems About Flowers Poems About Flowers
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