The Welsh Poppy
Good and yellow,
Symbolises some success
Prosperity and optimism
A land that’s kind of mellow
Shingle banks
Good drainage
Loves the sun that shines
Ground shading
Good weed clearing
A living mulch are signs
That beautify
Up yellow
blossoms
Of the prolific kind
Papery thin and winsome
They make a lovely gift to find
Keep away from Hosta’s
Or Sunflowers if you can
Any moisture loving plants
That is the best plan
Poppies represent the fae
Dancing every break of day
Butterflies and Bees exclaim
And their feel for life is much the same.
Rex Tyler is a Poet, Campaigner, former owner of an organic shop of 30 years, and Public Speaker living in Berkhamsted, UK.