The Happy Invaders - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2002-04-02 02:31 PM

It is spring in our valley, where beauty's awaiting
The thousands of strangers who are coming this way.
Every April it happens, these hordes of spectators.
My cats are in hiding, I'll see them in May.

An artist with brushes sets up his big easel
And photographers swarm for the very best view.
Sixty acres of daffodils at the zenith of glory.
I can't blame folks for stopping and picking a few.

My garden's not ready for this close surveillance.
The wind's been too cold and the rains came so late.
My big yard is not yet at the peak of perfection,
But April and tulip tours simply won't wait.

Welcome dear travelers to a piece of our treasure.
We're so sorry the tulips are still lying abed.
But we and the daffodils are happy to meet you
And our gold's just as lovely as purple and red.

By Joyce 4/2/02

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-02-2002 02:35 PM).]

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

1 posted 2002-04-02 09:38 PM

Joyce: I haven't seen the beauty of your area in bloom, for many years now, but it's a memory not to be forgotten!

Betty Lou Hebert

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

2 posted 2002-04-03 07:28 AM

Sounds breathtaking! What state do you live in? I need to travel there someday and see this sight.
Love your poem Joyce, it's beautiful and paints a picture that draws the reader in.

Deb

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

3 posted 2002-04-03 07:49 AM

oh my, I love the daffodils in bloom. I so looked forward to them just before the chill departed. a warm piece this. Joyce, you are in tune with nature.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

4 posted 2002-04-03 10:55 AM

Oh thank you Trillium, BloomingRose and Pegasus 111. I live in the state of Washington in the Skagit Valley. Joyce

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-03-2002 10:57 AM).]

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2002-04-04 08:04 AM

Joyce~

Oh I've got a case of the sillies
May I come see your daffodillies ?
I promise to be a tourist polite
Now wouldn't that be a welcomed sight !

*Hugs* with a slight *grin* ~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2002-04-04 12:38 PM

Dear Marge,

An invitation I extend
To you and every poet friend.
Please come to see my daffodils
In the Skagit Valley near the hills.

Love, Joyce

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.