Spring Garden

PINK SATURDAY

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SPRING GARDEN

Pink blossoms from the here and now,

Hanging overhead,

Scattering petals as they swing

Over each flower-bed.

And a statue from an earlier age

Posing down below

Unmoved by Springtime breezes

Bearing rain-drops as they blow.

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NASTURTIUM NIBBLES

Looking for something bright but frugal,

I took a little peek in Google.

What should I find but a tasty snack

Designed to stop a hunger attack!

Take nasturtium blossoms (they grow like crazy)!

They're easy to pick (in case you're lazy)!

Wash them swiftly under the tap;

Chemicals might cause mishap!

Place leaves to cover a serving plate

And lay out the blossoms. They'll look great.

The yellows, oranges and reds

Look as good as they do in flower-beds.

Now to fill those bright rosettes.

This is as easy as it gets!

Make three fillings to give variety,

Something admired in our society.

Number one take some cream cheese

And mix with pineapple. (It's a breeze).

Number two cream cheese and chives,

(Quick! Before your guest arrives!)

Third, a spoonful of ham spread;

(Bound to give you Kitchen Kred!)

Your guests can eat the whole array

And, on leaving, you'll hear them say

'Floral nibbles! How enterprising!

Not only that but appetising!'

Take my word for it, no-one will quibble

When soothed by a Nasturtium Nibble!

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