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^[[1371]] ^[[For Prize Contest]] Gold. I have wished for gold, I have sought the metal cold, But I've found a purer, enfold In the glowing heart of a poppy. Mine with no man's grief, Mine while nature is my fief, Gold of a golden belief, In the glowing heart of a poppy! Gold of the sun rays, Gold of Life's sincere joy ways - God-thoughts there await my gaze, In the glowing heart of a poppy. [[preceding is typed; following is handwritten]] Dear Sirs, This poem is an attempt at expression of my love for the California poppy, seeds of which I bought of Burpee. If this poem may enter the Letter Contest I would be pleased; I am also enclosing a real letter. Respectfully Yours, (Miss) May [[C?]] Davis Richland N.J.