ART NOUVEAU

Blue birds dance

   beside daisies

      and pimpernels,

         fritillaries flit

            from violet to rose.

         Black thorn briars

      meandering tendrils

   wandering grape vines

where luscious fruit grows.

   Dark hearted anemones

      forget me nots peace,

         while blue willow winds

            where drifting streams flow.

         Apple green wallpaper

      corncockle chintz.

   William Morris

nature at home.

Elaine P Morris (c)