Written while trying to diet.... ! ! !

beautiful green by virginiaz

Greens Are In.

One step removed from rich dark earth
Is an army of greens.
Before being viewed, roots, birthing
Hidden shoots which had been
Struggling for light and wanting first
Taste of leafing, give mean
Measure in care, push up, then work
Apace, paint stems with green
Salady hues, potentially worth
A fortune to seekers
Of health, who praise greens for nursing
Back sparkle to cheeks deemed
Insipid before. Bursting
With mineral wealth they gleam
Best at dawn, wet with dew, unhurt
If we pick fresh and eat, gleaning
Results, we will gain - - but no girth.! !

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Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Fay, this work sparkles with verdant resplendence...Your homespun "salady hues" is the topper on this pen-gem ! FjR
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Ernestine Northover
Cabbage, Kale, Spring greens whatever, I love the lot. I must admit there is something rather beautiful about a whole field of rich green vegetables. all shining in the sun. I love the sticks of brussel sprouts as well.
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carol
lol good write
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T A Ramesh
End tickles laughter! Nice scene for healthy Earth to survive all longer!
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