I LOVE BUTTERCUPS by Alan (ncbeachcomber)
It’s not hard to know why Buttercups are my favourite by far…and when I read this beautiful poem that Alan wrote, I just had to share it with you. His passion and talent shines through in his creativity to write the most beautiful poems and I am honored and proud to share this with you. I have linked his blog at the end of the poem, please go and visit him. Thanks so very much Alan, for allowing me to share this. I have added this song of Sting (not buttercups) but once laid in a field of buttercups while listening to this song through earphones….it has special meaning to me and somehow I identify this “Fields of Gold”…in my mind as…Buttercups. Listen to the words of this song..it is so very beautiful.
Bright yellow sun shining
on lazy days Buttercups
blowing in the
warm summer breeze
little boys running
in childish glee giggling
pick one up chin up
to see if you love butter
glowing with boyhood
in awestruck wonder
of life, rolling and tumbling
in the soft white and
yellow peppered lawn
to the sound of
approaching thunder’s
hoof beats as we lay
in the Buttercups
drifting on boyhood dreams
watching the clouds
roll quickly by
in all the shapes that
catch a young boys eye
elephants and freight trains
a cow that says moo
jellyfish and monkey brains
ewww,ewww,ewww
all we love to see and feel
most anything that we fancy……
except that itchy scratchy grass
was feeling kind of antsy,
and our fantasy’s drifted
on the wings of the wind
….to the echoing sound
of a distant calling
……..boys come in….
….a storm is squalling…
and so like clouds
our wispy dreams
roll away as we
save them for another day
and head inside
to dream and play
leaving our sunny
Buttercups for Resse’s
Peanut Buttercups
until the summer storm
goes on its merry way
asa
http://ncbeachcomber.wordpress.com/
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
August 10, 2010 at 7:15 am
Beautiful poem, I agree! Buttercups really are delightful flowers that seem to inspire happiness.
August 10, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Thanks for the comment, I cannot agree more. Have a wonderfuk day my friend.
August 10, 2010 at 8:21 am
Beautiful poem and so fitting on your blog. 🙂
August 10, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Alan would be so happy to hear that thanks Carol. xxx
August 10, 2010 at 8:43 am
Lovely poem… I know you didn’t write it but all the same… and man I do love that Sting song so much.. (have to admit I prefer Eva Cassidy’s rendition though).
I tried to friend request you on Facebook but it seems you’re unrequestable…
Warmest Salad
Luke
August 10, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Happy we connected Luke and thanks for the comment xx
August 10, 2010 at 9:14 am
Beautiful, photo and such a lovely poem, Amanda. Thanks for sharing….Heartspell
August 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Thanks Heartspell, Alan would be happy. Sending you love xxx
August 10, 2010 at 9:37 am
he has painted a lovely picture in his words.
amazing buttercup flowers.
lovely poem!
August 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Yes he did Ji, a lovely poem, one very close to my heart….Buttercups xx
August 10, 2010 at 9:39 am
I adore buttercups too. My son holds them under my chin and tells me I love butter. It’s true. I do.
Love this poem. Love this site. That’s for filling your corner of the world with such warmth and gold light, buttercup.
x Lisa
🙂
August 10, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Aww Lisa, that is such a beautiful thing to say. Thanks al always for being here and I am sending you loads of love, always xxx
August 10, 2010 at 11:12 am
Beautiful poem, Alan did a great job 🙂
i love the word ‘buttercup’ it sounds cute and playful, cheerful and homey 🙂
August 10, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Thanks Im….he sure did a great job!! Sending you smiles and hugs xx
August 10, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Sublime 🙂
August 10, 2010 at 1:39 pm
He will be happy to read this Cindy…thanks girlfriend x
August 10, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Nature can be very inspiring! Wonderfully written poem! =)
-Weasel
August 10, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Thanks so much for visiting my friend…I really appreciate it immensely!! Hugs x
August 10, 2010 at 1:02 pm
The poem is lovely! And I was actually having Reese’s peanut butter cups when I was reading it! So their mention in the poem was like WOW!!! 🙂
I love this song by Sting too… it has beautiful music and excellent lyrics to it…
You are so sweet to share this poem here, Amanda… just like you, buttercup 🙂
LOVE YA!!!!
August 10, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Wow…peanut butter cups…..hmmmmm!!! Don’t know if I should say sweet dreams or……….are you awake???? Sending you love girlfriend!!! Love yah more!! xxxx
August 10, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I love the happiness and the life I felt with this bright and beautiful post. You have made me appreciate the colors of this world and adore all that is around me. 🙂 Hope you have a great week exploring the colors of this world…with a smile, of course. 🙂
August 11, 2010 at 6:01 am
Alan will be very happy to read this…and I am smiling so much because of all the comments I’m getting from you. I have been very busy too lately and not as active as I would love to be on here, but reality calls!! I hope you’re having a fantastic summer my dear friend. Sending you loads of love~ xxx
August 10, 2010 at 2:59 pm
so sweet and child-like
glad you posted it
August 10, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Buttercups are so delightfully cheery! And I do like that song by Sting.. the lyrics are beautiful.
August 11, 2010 at 6:05 am
Thanks Ladyfi…makes me happy to see you here. Have a great day my friend x
August 10, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Love it!
August 11, 2010 at 6:06 am
Whoohoo…Alan would be so happy!!! Thanks for visiting and reading….sending you much love xxx
August 10, 2010 at 4:33 pm
That was an amazing poem Amanda! And that song was beautiful…
I love buttercups as well, they fit your lovely personality 🙂
August 11, 2010 at 6:07 am
Thanks beautiful girlfriend, they truly are very beautiful!! Alan would be very happy about the comments!! See you soon and keep writing:)
August 10, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Your friend has made a fine ode to childhood…these memories seem to be universal and fond to many of us just as written. Well done 🙂
Tracy H
August 11, 2010 at 6:08 am
Thanks Tracy, Alan would be very happy to hear this. As always, thanks so much for your invaluable comments ~ Hugs x
August 10, 2010 at 10:22 pm
That brings back memories.
August 11, 2010 at 6:09 am
Thanks Duke….appreciate your visit so much xx
August 11, 2010 at 1:47 am
A wonderful trip down a memory lane to feel like a child again. Thanks for the sunny moment in our day and for introducing us to another magician of words!
August 11, 2010 at 6:10 am
Thanks Cindy, he sure has a wonderful way with words…and I know it will make him so happy to read your comment. Have a great day my friend…will be visiting soon:) Sending you lots of love xxxx
August 11, 2010 at 3:47 am
i have never seen a buttercup or its picture, checked after reading your comments, they are gorgeous. i love that golden colour. its beautiful.
the poem is really fabulous. thanks for sharing.
August 11, 2010 at 6:14 am
You are welcome my dear friend…so happy to have you here and on top of it…2 messages from you…That made me smile and very happy! Sending you love girfriend x
August 11, 2010 at 4:56 am
Hey, I like……will do a translatiom tomorrow and post it……something with buttercups…
August 11, 2010 at 6:24 am
Can’t wait to read it my friend…I love your work and appreciate your invaluable support and comments. Sweet dreams…you sould be in lala land now? xx
August 12, 2010 at 2:27 am
My mom used to do the buttercup under the chin thing. 🙂 Brought back sweet memories. Thank you … and thank you for intro to new poet. Will check out site.
Sting – perfect!
August 12, 2010 at 2:36 am
Just back from Alan’s site. Wonderful. Glad to “know” him. Thanks again, Amanda.
August 12, 2010 at 6:47 am
Thanks for taking the time to visit Alan’s nook….I appreciate it very much xxx
August 12, 2010 at 6:44 am
Sting…Police…yes baby!! So talented and thanks for the read. Love you girlfriend xx