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"House plants are such attention seekers!" -- quote by Poet



House plants in the nursery are all trying 
to sell themselves; competing for attention; 
pleading to be bought to Mrs. Greenthumb.

"Hey you, marveling at the flowering vines!
How about taking me home? Feel me by the touch;
glide your fingers across my soft blades 
and gently grasp them.
Don't they feel wonderful? Choose me!," 
exclaims the Xerophyllum.

"Hey, over here! Pick me and you'll gasp in amazement 
watching me clasp and hold pesky houseflies 
you can't swat! They never escape...
 my clutch of death. I promise!,"
swears the Venus flytrap.

"No, pick me! I guarantee you'll be satisfied. 
I know you want me. I'm beauty personified, 
hued in striking yellow or orange buds.
I'll be the star in your garden,"
goes the Yellow Oleander.

"Don't! The Yellow Oleander is very poisonous, 
and the Xerophyllum just looks like a weed!
Try me instead. Inhale the pleasing fragrance 
of my buds and your heart will soar to the heavens 
with joy, " pleads the Freesia.

Mrs. Greenthumb buys the Venus Flytrap--
ah, cool choice---and the Yellow Oleander. Oh, no!


Writing Prompt - Grasp- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Required words: vines, glide, grasp, gasp, clasp, hold, clutch, hued, inhale, soar.
Date written: 07/04/2021

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