Papaver somniferum

Aug 05, 2014 18:25

Such a simple flower, so striking. A bright face that speaks fluently of late springtime warmth, but has the wherewithal to stand up to many climes. She’s cheerful, a splash of color on a lady’s handbag or a little child’s dress, the onomatopoeia of her English name effervescent on the tongue. The sort of bloom that paramours gather in bunches, the ( Read more... )

prose-poetry, poppies, fiction

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kickthehobbit August 6 2014, 01:08:40 UTC
This is really lovely.

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crimsonplum August 13 2014, 04:05:41 UTC
Thanks so much. <3

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tatdatcm August 6 2014, 01:27:37 UTC
A beautifully written cautionary tale. The poppy itself seems so innocent. I love what you did with the prompt.

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crimsonplum August 13 2014, 04:06:08 UTC
Thank you!

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jem0000000 August 6 2014, 01:45:40 UTC
I like the poetic feel to this.

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crimsonplum August 13 2014, 04:06:34 UTC
Thanks, that's what I was going for!

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jem0000000 August 15 2014, 22:27:56 UTC
You're welcome. :)

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eternal_ot August 6 2014, 13:32:08 UTC
Beautifully etched..lovely!

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crimsonplum August 13 2014, 04:07:12 UTC
Thanks so much! "Etched"...I like that. :)

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suesniffsglue August 6 2014, 14:56:21 UTC
This is beautiful. Left me wishing for more!

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crimsonplum August 13 2014, 04:07:54 UTC
Aww, thanks! I love hearing that! <3

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