#poisonerchallenge #classical #acapella #harmonies #skillbuilding When Leslie said they were going to bring back the Poisoner Challenge, I knew immediately which plant I wanted to write about. I've loved Lupines since I was a kid, and two years ago I grew some from seed. Since then they have self-seeded all over my garden and I embrace their lovely blooms with delight. Lupines are toxic in all parts of the plant, and while it is rare for a human to ingest them, livestock of all kinds has big trouble with lupines in pasture, especially as the younger the plants are, the higher toxicity in the plant. I didn't want to write a song about that. Lupines are technically legumes, and they fix nitrogen in the soil, which is very helpful, and they are great for the bees. I got a bit inspired to create a hymn to lupines, and the harmonies that came to mind sound like they belong in a cathedral. It was fun! And it was fun to realize how much I've developed recording myself with this little setup being able to do some of these harmonies. FAWM is a great tool!

Spires of delight Spires of delight The world is more lovely With us in your sight Spires of delight

Seedling to blossom And blossom to seed Hillsides and ditches When summer is green

Spires of delight Spires of delight The world is more lovely With us in your sight Spires of delight

Keep us out of pasture The hoofed ones must feed We're good for the soil, But we're sneaky beans

Spires of delight Spires of delight The world is more lovely With us in your sight Spires of delight

Seedling to blossom And blossom to seed Bees love our colours We're easy to see

Spires of delight Spires of delight The world is more lovely With us in your sight Spires of delight Spires of delight