Ruby red holly hocks,
Silk swirling frocks,
Mingling at the summer ball.
A scented breeze,
Timely sends bursting buds to
Rest upon the lawn.
Purposely the lover places them in
A wicker box, ties it tight with forget-me-nots;
With red rose ink he pens
‘Holly meet me tonight at the folly’.
The story begins.
Summer colour in the cottage garden
The above link to my Lavendermoongirlsbrownharecottage wp site will take you to where the inspiration came from for this poem and photo and will give you more insight into my cottage garden.
Lavender Moon: Artist, Poet and Lover of Nature 
beautiful Moon! Hollyhocks are one of my favourites!
Hi Dune. I’m glad you enjoyed my Hollyhocks! They are gorgeous! I love the old fashioned colours and the bees love them too!
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