African Violet

African Violet I see you in the wind Subtle, beautiful The sun captures you, from bloom to stem Your dark attraction is intoxicating Various shades you are, Blue-violet, fuschia and pink My favorite The wind teases your petals, Your color is rich, Deep Your petals are your crown Where did you come from? Usam Basa mountains of Kenya or Tanzania? What do they call you? They call you “Blue Boy”, but I like “Pink Beauty” I pluck you, and touch your petals…softly Teasing the rim ever so gently Let me plant you in my garden Let my water flow around you, In you, to nurture you