Azalea's Covetous Caress
(Swap Sonnet)
Azalea struts her bloom before the rose
in early spring, to follow jonquil pose
and steal respect from phlox' expanding plume.
Before the rose, azalea struts her bloom;
her fervor glows beneath a brilliant sky
and boldly sends a zealous battle cry
to power down the honor of the rose.
Beneath a brilliant sky, her fervor glows,
while rose's gift survives the touch of time.
Her tint, her scent gives hint of vintage wine
as petals stir, and memory board contrives
the touch of time, the rose's gift survives.
Azalea's burst of color fades to naught
yet rose's blush continues to be sought.
Copyright © Cona Adams | Year Posted 2014
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