Red Poppies

Let us go then, you and I,

to where the red poppies race by.

Let us travel with hands intertwined, 

to where the swaying violets lined,

stand out in the lent summer heat.

Let us find some day spare, to meet.

To meet and to lock our hands

in an emphatic embrace of wedding bands.

Author's Note

The first line is taken from "The love song of J Alfred prufrock" by T.S. Eliot. I wanted to write something vaguely romantic. I've been called unromantic way too many times, to keep count.

Red Poppies

Reviews

[Jennie Baron]

I think this is more than vaguely romantic! I missed the Eliot reference; I haven't read him much but I probably should. The flower images are wonderful even though in a different context poppies do carry a different connotation. Excellent poetry as usual, my friend.

[Moonie]

Haha, more than vaguely?? Really? Thanks a lot!! I wanted symbolise eternal love, and beauty through the poppies, and getting over the pitfalls through the violets. Love you, ma'am!! Hugs!! :) :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoy the poem. You took me with to good places and thoughts. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry my friend.
Coyote

[Mai L Nissen]

From this poem I feel lots of hope and expectation for the future, young carefree minds treasuring moments shared. I like the imagery - though from the title I expected more red poppies :)

Thank you for sharing,
Mai

[Captain Rilen]

Wow, fantastic rhyming. It was filled with so much positive energy, it made me feel happy!

[Moonie]

Wow, that's quite a review!! :) :)

[Moonie]

Thank you!!:) :)

[stars are far]

That was very beautiful write, and that longing to get married to the one you love. its very beautiful. well done

[Moonie]

Thank you for the review! :) I apologize for the late reply.

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

I enjoyed the romantic feel of it. I loved the flow. You did a really great job. Thank you for sharing :)

[Moonie]

Thanks a lot! :) I am really happy you liked it, dear Angie! :) :)

[Stephen]

Good work! I really enjoyed this poem and it really was beautiful. Makes me want to take a walk with my special someone in a field somewhere that is filled with beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing

[Moonie]

I am glad you could relate to it. :) Thank you for your review and time! :) :)

[Lenah Mehzabin]

very sweet and lovable lines .as it shows the positive vive of future and eternal love ,very nice :)

[Moonie]

Thank you for the beautiful review. I am sorry for being late. :) Cheers!

[realmwriter]

Love it. Very romantic if you ask me.

[Moonie]

I am glad you liked it! :) :) I am smiling ear to ear! :)

[realmwriter]

Right On... :)

[Emily]

Love the way you ended it!
Keep it up!!

[Moonie]

Thnak you very much, dear Emily! :)

[Moonie]

Thank*.....

[Bright Ocean Star]

I used that T.S. Eliot poem as inspiration for my poem, Moonlight Ponderings. He is such an incredible writer. I can't believe anyone would call you unromantic. Beautiful!

[Moonie]

I would check that one out as soon as possible! I reckon the link "red poppies" opens the youtube video. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the help!! :) :) Hugs! :)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Hugs back to you!