Remembering my wonderful trip to the magnificent “Longwood Gardens”, founded by Pierre S. du Pont, an hour west of Philadelphia, near Kennett Township. A day I shall never forget, especially with my two fabulous cousins Terry and Maureen.
Kingdom of Flowers
I stood in His kingdom today
Of flowers and fragrances
Holding her colourful bouquet
Amazed by His stunning flower-bed
I gazed at heaven’s golden archway
Guarded by rows of leafy hedges
Underneath, lay edges of reds and blues
And soft petals of yellows and purples
I floated, from the ground cover shrubbery
To the canopy’s crested scenery
Where the horizon’s reflection
enchanted my eye
Sprinkling rainbows across His azure sky
Ivor Steven (c) 2019
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
What an enchanting garden. I love flowers. They never disappoint. Hope you are well Ivor.
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Thank you Ali, the gardens were incredible…..
I’m ok….
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Beautiful! Aren’t you glad you took that trip last year.
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Yeah…. when I had the other stroke in Feb’ 2019, I was going to postpone my trip…!!
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Phew! Timing is everything.
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Yes, it’ll be a while before things are back to normal 😊
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Looks like such a beautiful place
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Incredible Beth…. when you’re near there… it’s a must see…
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magic, I can feel your joy … what lovely memories to share 🙂
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My mother loves those gardens! She has promised to take us when we visit next…
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You must go… There are magnificent…..xx
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awe ivor, so beautiful! Such a lovely place! xxxxx
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Yes Carol… incredible,… xx
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What a beautiful place to make such sweet memories with your family, Ivor! 🙂 Your poem captures the beauty and the joy! 🙂
How are you doing today?
HUGS!!! 🙂
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I’m ok Carolyn, just relaxing, exercising, and walking… Thank you…. 💙🌏😊
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Good!
😷 🙂 😷
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Beautiful creation it is like stepping into heaven and so pleased you had a memorable holiday with your cousins.
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I could not have wished for a better holiday. Meeting my cousins for the first time was a dream come true, and everything else that happened was a pleasureble bonus for me… 💙❤️🌏
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I love Lobgwood Gardens!! Its one of the places I look forward to visiting after everything with the stay at home order is finished. 😊 I am so glad you had the chance to visit!
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It was truly an amazing place… I’d love to go back.. 🌏
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Oh, how lovely, Ivor! 🌻 🌞
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Thank you Eugenia, and lovely the gardens are…. 😊
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What a stunning place, and a great day 🙂
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Yes Colleen, you should visit one day 😊
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I will let you know if I ever manage to!
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Such wonderful memories, Ivor!
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Thank you Punam, and beautifully unforgettable 💛❤️💙💜🌏
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You are welcome, Ivor. Some memories are like that! 💙😊
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Gorgeous!
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It’s so lovely to look back and keep these happy memories alive 🙂
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I’m having a lovely time reading these poems from my trip….. and they were all written in Philadelphia, with the families helping and reading my every word, they all loved being involved, …so,so, much fun…. 😀😊😄
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Everything shared is more fun 🙂
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The one I’m posting tomorrow, was a real round-table, family piece of fun…..xx
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What a great place to visit!
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Yes Definitely…
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