English Countryside Poetry
By alberta9
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The Succession of the foure sweet months First, April, she with mellow showrs Opens the way for early flowers; Then after her comes smiling May, In a more rich and sweet aray: Next enters June, and brings us more Jems, than those two, that went before: Then (lastly) July comes, and she More wealth brings in, than all those three.
Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
I have recently aquired a book of Enlish lyric poetry written by Shakespeare, Browning, Hardy, Keats and other less known poets, inspired by the seasonal beauty of the English countryside, accompanied by Gordon Beningfield amazing landscapes.
These poems have given me such pleasure.
(2011 April showers does not apply).
5 May, 2011
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Pretty photos and interesting poetry alongside :o)
6 May, 2011
That's lovely! Thank you, the pic of the iris is stunning! Do you know the variety?
6 May, 2011
Lovely verse and that Iris is gorgeous
6 May, 2011
Poetry and pictures of beautiful blooms, what more could we ask. Enjoyed it immensely.
6 May, 2011
Enormous enjoyment from both - the poetry and the plants are very enjoyable indeed !
6 May, 2011
That Iris is gorgeous, lovely photo`s and a great verse...
6 May, 2011
That's a very nice verse. And you have some lovely photos :)
7 May, 2011
what lovely photos and verses too ~ perhaps Mr Herrick could amend his verse:
First, April, she with empty showrs
Closes the way for early flowers ???????
19 Aug, 2011
what does showrs means?
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Lovely blog, beautiful flowers! :)))) Thanking you for sharing :)))
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