Flowers: Poppy
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It was more than 30 years ago, I had finished my degree at the Auckland University and along with a couple of students we were doing our summer vacation job.
I was also getting married just before Christmas.
I walked to work to save money, and on my way, I saw this clump of tall wild plants with orange flowers. I went to pick the flowers like Red Riding Hood. It wasn't easy, as the plants had those cutting hairs that hurt my hands. I got carried away, and arrived at work late.
I walked to work to save money, and on my way, I saw this clump of tall wild plants with orange flowers. I went to pick the flowers like Red Riding Hood. It wasn't easy, as the plants had those cutting hairs that hurt my hands. I got carried away, and arrived at work late.
After work, I retrieved my flowers. They had wilted. For all my trouble, I got a bunch of useless flowers.
The girls told me, "Poppies need water."
Here you are, whenever I see poppies, I remember that day.
My 13 year old son asks,"Are you allowed to pick flowers on the road side?"
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