Hampton Asters! Poem by Gayle Sweeney

Asters along Hampton's Spring Marsh river bank
Surprised me where I've never seen them before!
On the asters light lavender blues have rank
And some Monarchs found pure, golden nectar stored.

Such is the sight near the sea's emerald land -
Sunny asters as if by good fairies sown
Are shown like linen made by an unknown hand
With sparks of the bright butterflies there enthroned.

Joy blossoms at the shore and the Monarchs' reel
is a medley of rainbow colors shining.
This land's glory beneath the sky is revealed.
Fireworks on the gemmed asters a wonder bring!