Anna Fitzhugh as a Poppy Girl (1903)Lyrics Sung by Poppies and Poppy Queen The 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 poppies In fairest splendor Blooming fragrant always Through the mosses and The grasses looming Fascinations rare assuming. We delight when alone to pass The moments gaily at play Every petal graciously nods Our many charms to display. Poppy Queen: For death like a breath, Comes to all soon or late And mortals are the sport Of a mischievous fate. So welcome the peace That we bring to mankind It is happiness to dream on, With every care left behind. Poppy Flowers: We are poppies In fairest splendor Blooming fragrant always Through the mosses and The grasses looming Fascinations rare assuming. We delight when alone to pass The moments gaily at play Every petal graciously nods Our many charms to display, Our charms to display, Our charms to display.
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The Poppy scene follows the Tin Woodman's number, "When You Love, Love, Love." The lights were lowered as the Tin Woodman, Dorothy, and the Scarcrow danced off-stage and then slowly the lights faded back up to reveal a beautiful human-sized Poppy field. The music which accompanies the presentation of the poppy field is surprisingly driving and forceful. Perhaps a musical foretaste of the power that lurks in the lovely blossoms. Perhaps, too, the musical introduction reflects the power of the sun rising on a summer morning. At the height of the radiant music the Poppy Girls raised their heads and sang forth in floral harmony. 
Dorothy and Friends trapped in the Poppy Field (1903)So enjoy this Ozzy moment from the 1903 Wizard of Oz. Sound recording Copyright © 2001 James P. Doyle & David Maxine. All rights reserved.
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