The Pea

peas in their pods

 Pea

When Asia's ancient splendor bloomed

I flourished there, -my seeds entombed

Were found in Egypt, so my age

Is written clear on history's page.

Yet older still than this am I,--

I grew before Swiss lakes went dry.

• Green pea verse, links, postcards and bookmarks!
• Learn about The Legume Family
• Craft a pea pod from cotton batting
• Black and white illustrated peas in pods on a plate