Three Cheers for
The Red, White, and Blue!

Patriotic Posies

Red Roses, and Carnations,
and Poinsettias too, the hot
and fervent colors of Passion,
can capture all who fall
within their path,
As Love creeps in like
molten lava in its fashion.

White Adelweiss, Easter Lily,
or even Oreander,
one difficult to find,
another of new birth,
and one to Beware!
While this lack of color
breathes of Purity and Peace,
the one you choose
must be done with care!

Blue Heather, and Lavender,
and purple Jackmanis,
Yes, these and others
are the hues of Blue.
For they are all
"Happy" Royal colors,
which remind me Dear,
of You!

Happy Birthday, America!

Copyright: July 4th, 2002
Tom Hyland