June 2020 by Vivien Teasdale

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June is a poppy
unfurling red sails
into the sunshine,
its black heart giving
succour to the bees,
shelter to its own new
life within, ready
for the future – a future
it cannot understand.
Uncertain, yet believing
the poppy continues
and thrives in the face
of the unknown.

Comments

  1. Owen Townend5 June 2020 at 12:33

    A bit of floral positivity certainly does the trick. Thanks for the poem, Vivien.

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  2. Charlotte Pickles5 June 2020 at 19:01

    A poem of hope. I like it, Vivien. And the poppy is my favourite flower. Thank you.

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  3. Anna8 June 2020 at 19:45

    I agree, a very hopeful poem.

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  4. Yvonne Witter22 June 2020 at 23:17

    I added 'way' after 'giving' not sure why I want to ruin your lovely work, and the third time 'way' still popped into my head again LOL It is as though I created a new rhythm. Thank you Vivien it was an uplifting poem.

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