Jean Ingelow on Flowers
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“The lilac spread Odorous essence.”
“While cassias blossom in the zone of calms.”
“The yellow flags * * * would stand Up to their chins in water.”
“And the saffron flower Clear as a flame of sacrifice breaks out.”
“O columbine, open your folded wrapper, Where two twin turtle-doves dwell! O cuckoopint, toll me the purple clapper That hangs in your clear green bell!”