Billy and Me

I have a plant growing in my yard
It always keeps me on my guard
I planted it outside my door
Now I don't go out anymore.

It started small but it grew fast
Soon a shadow it would cast.
I with held water, pruned it back
But its rapid growing wouldn't slack.

I just decided to pull it out
When I heard it wail and shout
"Oh, no, you dare not mess with me
Or my next meal you will be."

I am frightened and scared silly
To make amends I named it Billy
Billy and I get along all right
It grows six inches every night

So that's my tale, I swear its true
I'd never, ever lie to you
To grow your plants you must have stealth
Gardening can be hazardous to your health
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lakhera Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 5:46 AM
Wow this was a great piece..something surely behind the humorous words.
Winter Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 5:45 AM
~lol~ Very cute! Some things in our yard grow so fast and get so huge, it actually is a bit frightening. Enjoyed! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
September 9, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Patricia - very cleaver poem - Tell Billy I said to be kind or all break our the roundup on him - big smile - God Bless
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