Black-Eyed Susans

I’m ordering a pack of seeds
For planting near my house.
Some flowers near a home is
An idea that I espouse.

If I plant black-eyed Susans
And, with luck, they really sprout,
I’ll surely smile each time
I’m coming home or going out.

Their color pops with happiness
And with their middle dot,
Or so-called “eye,” they paint a picture
I like quite a lot.

My thumb’s the opposite of green
So I won’t be surprised
If the seeds I plant don’t give me
Blooms the packets advertised.

Still, it’s not a big investment
To procure and plant some seeds,
For a dash or rain and sun and hope
Is all somebody needs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Callus Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Hi Ilene. I find that throwing seeds about and turning the soil gives the best results. Often I find plants growing of their own free will, such as tomatoes. I hope your black-eyed Susans will not let you down again :) ~ Regards // paul
Greenhough Avatar
August 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I hope they grow. Your poem inspires others. It's late this year, maybe I'll plant next year.
Rolland Avatar
August 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
delicious, is Susan a flower, my first girl friend was called Susan, i was too young and loving thanks poet
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Very nice! I love planting :-) Wish you a great luck!
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