The Poppy Song From The Wizard Of Oz 1903

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Poppies and Poppy QueenThe Poppy Field.The scene shows an extensive field of poppies, 30 or 40 young ladies dressed in costumes representing the poppy flower. They are so arranged that they practically fill the entire stage. The stage is in total darkness at the beginning of this scene. Gradually the lights are raised on the stage beginning red and gradually building up to a pale white light. All the girls stand with their hats alone showing. They sway their bodies and pantomime with their heads.Poppy Flowers:We are poppiesIn fairest splendor Blooming fragrant alwaysThrough the mosses andThe grasses loomingFascinations rare assuming.We delight when alone to passThe moments gaily at playEvery petal graciously nodsOur many charms to display.Poppy Queen:For death like a breath,Comes to all soon or lateAnd mortals are the sportOf a mischievous fate.So welcome the peace That we bring to mankindIt is happiness to dream on,With every care left behind.Poppy Flowers:We are poppiesIn fairest splendorBlooming fragrant alwaysThrough the mosses andThe grasses loomingFascinations rare assuming.We delight when alone to passThe moments gaily at playEvery petal graciously nodsOur many charms to display,Our charms to display,Our charms to display.