POPPY PETAL WALK

High upon bright sunny beds
A carpet of scarlet poppies grew
Up they held their staring heads
Until at last they came into view

Although within that scarlet vest
No sweet perfume was found
Proud to think they were the best
Of all the flowers around

Within the red was spotted a white
Cast adrift amongst the many
The glint of sun reflected bright
It stood so tall and proud as any

Flint lay strong upon the ground
It's edges jagged but smooth to touch
A piece of history lost and found
This ancient stone could tell so much

A feather fluttered still to rest
Long parted from birds flight
It's owner soaring back to nest
On feathered wings to land in sight

Corn amongst the poppies lay
Ears of spike in early seed
Golden fields come what may
Harvest of cereal for mankinds need

Soft wool of sheep amongst the grass
How spun of natural fibre thread
Origins of spinning garments on mass
This ball of fluff from bleating bred

Scoop up all of this natures bounty
Stand embraced in shared delight
Upon this hill in Sussex county
A special walk for strength of sight