Can you just imagine living in this home, over looking a field of daffodils, reading Earlene Grey poetry?
The Flowers Were Daffodils
He wanted her to notice him.
He sat day after day on the step
By where she passed,
Wanting so very desperately
To talk with her,
To be with her.
She would not notice him.
He set out with an ingenuous plan.
He gave each person who
Passed by his step, a flower. Every day.
He did not miss a soul.
He gave one to her every day as well.
She did not especially notice him.
Flowers to everyone in hopes of
Engaging someone.
A notable effort, indeed.
But after weeks of
Taking the blossoms,
She still did not pay him heed.
Finally he offered her more than a
Flower. He quietly presented a gift
Of only himself, in the form of
A marriage proposal.
At last she allowed herself
To see him. To see his efforts.
Who could turn away
Such a suitor?
She took the risk and
Accepted his gift,
Right then and there.
Each year,
To commemorate that day,
He and she hand out
Flowers to strangers.
Susan Patterson
04-2016
Audio and Author Comment-
Aren't daffodils wonderful? They are probably my favorite flower. Here is a story where the beautiful blossoms played a primary role. And why not? Daffodils make people smile and smiling is one of the most important things we can do, for ourselves and for others. In the language of flowers, daffodils have the following meanings: Regard; Unrequited Love; You're the Only One; The Sun is Always Shining When I'm With You.
Can't beat that can you? skp
Another Spring Poem for Your Pleasure-
Two poems in one blog!
This poem is from my very first collection, Musings With a Cuppa-The Poetry of Tea. You will find it and many other wonderful poems of the enjoyment of life and a good cup of tea on my website, EarleneGrey.com
Take a listen to the audio below and see what you think. The gorgeous new edition of Musings With a Cuppa is now available only on my website, EarleneGrey.com
This poem is from my very first collection, Musings With a Cuppa-The Poetry of Tea. You will find it and many other wonderful poems of the enjoyment of life and a good cup of tea on my website, EarleneGrey.com
Take a listen to the audio below and see what you think. The gorgeous new edition of Musings With a Cuppa is now available only on my website, EarleneGrey.com
The New Edition of an Old Favorite is Here!
Musings With a Cuppa-The Poetry of Tea After years of requests for us to publish Musings With a Cuppa-The Poetry of Tea in the original size and style, we at Earlene Grey have finally done so.
Here you go, just like you asked, and may I say, the book is stunning. The cover colors are deep and rich, the poetry is upbeat with a bit of humor, the illustrations are elegant and yet fun. You will feel good just holding it. Think how wonderful it will be reading your favorite poetry while enjoying your favorite cup of tea!
What more could you want? Good pricing? You've got that too. Musings With a Cuppa is just $12. And, if you buy the book along with one of the other Earlene Grey volumes, you will get it for $10. (See button marked Specials.) Of course there is no shipping and handling costs to you.
We want happy readers. 😊
You will love having this book in your library, by your bedside or at your tea table. And, dear reader, if we may suggest...buy from Earlene Grey.com. Amazon and the bigger companies are tempting, but the smaller retailer is just as easy and cost effective. When you purchase direct from an author, it helps us a great deal. Further, when requested, Susan Patterson will personally autograph all books that you order! If there are any other special requests in purchasing Earlene Grey books, let us know. Just a small part of our personal service.
▶ Spring is green run amuck. Earlene Grey
Daffodils on the farm.
Happy tea times in the spring! skp
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