April 17, 2018

Ekphrastic April, Day 17: "Wildflowers"


"Wildflowers" (1875) by Ellen Robbins [1828–1905].

early October

fading pastel coverlet
folded

heavyweight blankets
aired out readying for
winter sleep


© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved.

Ellen Robbins was a friend of Celia Thaxter. She stayed with Thaxter and painted the flowers in Celia's noted garden.

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