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"Bluebells and Periwinkle"
- mounted 50cm square
Sweet fountains of ultramarine
Burst forth from the forest floor,
And bright blue woodland stars between
Mirror the heavenly shore.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Viburnum Carlesii"
- mounted 50cm square
If its fragrance could remain
Once the blossoms wither,
Then it would be spring again
Whatever season's hither.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Chrysanthemums"
- mounted 50cm square
Jaunty Japanese flowers,
Blushing with poise and grace,
Refreshed by passing showers,
Jostle for pride of place.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Queen of the Night"
- mounted 50cm square
Her realm of beauty is the night
Of gentle breeze and starry skies;
And sleepless folk whose eyes are bright,
They would not see her otherwise.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Rhododendron"
- mounted 50cm square
From mountain's high ascent,
Dark secret of the woods,
Promises of the orient,
Burst forth from tender buds.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Zantedeschia"
- mounted 50cm square
Have you seen bright lilies grow,
Beside the tranquil pool below?
Their cowl spathes as white as snow,
And golden hearts, they're all aglow.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Irises"
- mounted 50cm square
Irises in my garden stand,
Headdresses all a-sail,
Hallowed nuns, book in hand,
Clad in purple veil.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Magnolia Stellata"
- mounted 50cm square
Before the green of sap-run growth
Has urged to leaf the barren cast,
White stars appear, the tree to clothe,
That signal winter days are passed.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Trumpet lilies"
- mounted 50cm square
Tall slender heralds of summer days,
Bringers of light and peace.
Proclaim your message with golden rays,
And never never cease.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Water Lilies"
- mounted 50cm square
Ivory water-lilies lie,
Like boats upon a river.
Hoist their lively sails up high
And voyage on forever.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Oriental Poppy"
- mounted 50cm square
Imagine a poppy oriental,
Heart kissed with tender print,
Where a tissue of petals gentle,
Folds beauty in every tint.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Chrysanthemum - Christmas Wine"
- mounted 50cm square
Deepest velvet burgundy,
Its myriad petals unfold,
Radiant in flawless luxury,
Sweet wine in cup of gold.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Hibiscus Bluebird"
- mounted 50cm square
The azure gem that glints the eye,
And all the blue ethereal sky,
As captured in this vivid flower,
Would not disgrace a bluebird’s bower.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Cymbidium Orchid"
- mounted 50cm square
Mere mention of its name,
Will set the heart aflame
With visions of sheer wonder,
In dark jungles ripe for plunder.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Clematis - The President"
- mounted 50cm square
Scramble and climb, to reach the top,
Traveller's joy, don't deign to stop,
Bursting with vigour, glowing with pride,
Honour and merit are at your side.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Lavatera"
- mounted 50cm square
All summer long in flower,
Yet still you never tire.
Where do you get the power,
To burgeon ever higher?
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Red Dahlia"
- mounted 50cm square
A single pearl your sole attire,
No jewels have made thee blush,
Thy scarlet petals all admire,
Their radiant florid flush.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Hollyhocks"
- mounted 50cm square
The cottage garden's all ablaze,
With summer flowers untold.
As through the shimmering shining haze,
Tall hollyhocks unfold.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Rhododendron - Moonlight"
- mounted 50cm square
When moonbeams lit the shade,
Alight with silver showers,
The huntress in the glade,
Silently chose her flowers.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Bougainvillea"
- mounted 50cm square
I’d happily drowse in summer dreams
And see in sleep old palaces and towers,
Quivering midst cascading streams
Of crimson Bougainvillea flowers.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Golden Dahlia"
- mounted 50cm square
Sentinel of the brazen sun,
Observer of autumn days.
How gloriously its light you've spun,
Hoarder of golden rays.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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"Camassia"
- mounted 50cm square
From hidden depth of earth appear,
Tall spires of deepest blue,
Thrust upwards in the youthful year,
The prairie's brightest hue.
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Feathered Tulips"
- mounted 50cm square
From sun-baked bulbs these tulips grew,
Heads tossed by passing breeze.
Fine ladies dancing tall and true,
Doing whatever they please.
©2001 Leonard Thompson
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"Starburst Lilies"
- mounted 50cm square
When stars from heaven fell to earth,
These wondrous lilies had their birth.
With one great cosmic burst of power,
There was created such a flower!
©2002 Leonard Thompson
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"Tulips and Ginger Jar"
- mounted 50cm square
When tulips grace our meeting,
We know that spring is here,
And their show however fleeting,
The eye and senses cheer.
©2003 Leonard Thompson
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