WILDFLOWER REUNION - Song Page
© words & music by Annie Wilson
from CD Sky & Water, Wind & Grass
Album Note: Early spring brings the joyful return of life, growth and spectacular color to the prairie. When I see my favorite wildflowers again each year, it’s almost like a family reunion! Similarly, the speaker in this song greets each species like dear relatives at a family gathering. However, this song contains only 24 wildflowers while the Flint Hills actually boast over 1000 blooming species!
This song video has a photo and caption with name for each wildflower - to help kids & others learn them all!
BELOW LYRICS: see learning Activities and regular CD recording)
LYRICS:
From the first day of the spring when they reach for the sky
These prairie wildflowers add grace to our lives
We welcome their faces just like a lost friend
When-they leave, we can’t wait til they come back again
Why Hello, White-eyed Grass, you’re the first to arrive
Your tiny white flowers bring-the pastures to life
And Hey, Wildindigo - handsome and tall
A lot of folks say you’re their favorite of all
Well, Wild Alfalfa, just how have you been
Keepin clear out of trouble, I’m hopin old friend
Why, there’s Lead-plant and Bee Balm so pretty we whistle
Let’s give a big wave to that Wavy Leaf Thistle
It’s the sweetest reunion to see them again
These prairie wildflowers are just like old friends
Catclaw Sensitive Brier - she’s shy to the touch
We try not to crowd in around her too much
Say Milk Vetch brought plums they call buffalo beans
We can have ‘em for snacks with our New Jersey Tea
Hello Butterfly Milkweed, You’re sure lookin fine
That outfit you’re wearin just dazzles my eyes
There’s sweet Rose Verbena and her bouquets of blue
And Spiderwort’s leaves she can add to our stew
The Prairie Wild Rose she loves tales of romance
Her flowers belong on a dress at a dance
The Primrose in white looks about to be wed
She folds out her gown in the night before bed
CHORUS
Hello pretty Penstemon, you’re lookin well
We’re happy to see that you’re wearing your bells
There’s the Coneflower sisters in Yellow and Pink
That fresh Prairie Clover just gave them a wink
Then down in the woods we see Cardinal Flower
Her bright red dress glows in those dark shady bowers
And-there’s Snow-on-the-Mountain with leaves white and
green
Some call her a weed but she looks like a queen
Fin’lly Gayfeather blooms in a bright purple haze
Along with the tall showy blue Pitcher Sage
Soon-the countryside’s shining with golden Sunflowers
And last the sweet Aster in fall’s final hour
CHORUS
PLANT IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITY:
Can you name the wildflowers in these photos?
Watch the video to learn, then check yourself with this
KEY TO WILDFLOWER NAMES.
Also see free WILDFLOWER LESSON PLAN based on this song (flash cards, etc.)
To purchase on CD or to download, go to STORE
