Scarlet Fritillaria 



sharp must be the eyes that see these flowers 

 among the bushes, and strong must be the 

 one who clambers up the mountain-side to 

 seize as a prize a bunch of them; but, when 

 found, their swinging bells are so charming 

 and graceful that one is fully repaid for the 

 eff'ort. 



I kneel to one here by the rocks 



That just broke, in its morning of bloom, 

 The pure alabaster box 



Of noble and precious perfume; 

 I will leave this to live its bright day 



And fill the whole place with its scent. 

 While I take but the pleasure away 



Its beauty and fragrance have lent. 



Aurelius Martin 



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