Thistles
Majestic crowns, no blooms could surpass,
Standing tall above feathery grass.
They adorn the land with purple light,
A summertime show of floral delight.
At summer’s end, they fade and die,
Dispersing seeds to float on high...
Sue Wood
Thistles
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