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!! :) :)

[A.J.]

well, let's go. I like it. and the T.S. reference.

[Moonie]

Haha, let's!! :) :) Thank you for your time and review, AJ.. muchly appreciated! :)

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderfully penned poem with such impact and class...:).......................

[Moonie]

I am smiling like a cheshire cat now.... :) :D

[Sami Khalil]

Good. You are welcome...:).....

[Ana B.]

I agree with TKlittle on this- romantic is overrated :) A very touching and sentimental write.Well done :)

[Moonie]

Thank you, dear Ana for brightening my day!! :) :)

[harshita]

wow.... all i can say is wow. :) :)

[Moonie]

What a stellar review!! Thank you! :)

[Daydreamer]

The last couple of lines😍😍😍
It reminds me of how sometimes
I wish to feel my soul is "free"
and just engage into the "now" .....
I love that essence of "possibilities"

Refreshing theme choice!
Here's a bunchie for you💐💐💐

[Moonie]

You certainly are deep, my friend. No one can deny your sagaciousness.... here are three lovely hearts for you ♥♥♥!! :) :)

[armin]

a nice romantic piece. ................
oh, what's your good name.
For now I'll say, I liked the rhymes and choice of words, moon.
armin. .

[Moonie]

Thanks a lot, Armin!! Muchly appreciated! :) :)

[armin]

pleasure, but there was a question in my review.

[Moonie]

You can call me Naomi...

[Marie]

I find this quite romantic. It has the sound of T.S. Eliot.

[Moonie]

Thank you very much!! :)) hmm, that comparison really did stroke my ego....:) :)

[MsJewel]

T.S. Eliot is one of my favorite poets. I love where his line took you in this romantic little gem. So lovely!

:) Julie

[Moonie]

Being called romantic by you is the ultimate compliment, ma'am!! :) Thank you fo your time and review...
lots of love... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

your title captured me at once ... and what can be more romantic than a hand in hand romp through poppy fields .. and you lock it down in wedded bliss which surprised me .. for those of conservative bending a perfect ending .. or beginning ;)
E.

[Moonie]

Indeed! What can be more romantic, ....except shopping in Milan perhaps..;)
I reckon, it can work both ways --a beginning or a happily ever after...