POPPIES OF WICKENBURG
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Where Coronado’s men of old Sought the Pecos’ fabled gold Vainly many weary days, Now the land is all ablaze. Where the desert breezes stir, Earth, the old sun-worshiper, Lifts her shining chalices Up to tempt the priestly bees. Every golden cup is filled With a nectar sun-distilled; And the perfume, Nature’s prayer, Sweetens all the desert air. Poppies, poppies, who would stray O’er the mountains far away, Seeking still Quivira’s gold, When your wealth is ours to hold?