Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Bougainvillea

Bold, bright...unmistakable 
she dresses in vivid pinks or purples
sometimes splashes of oranges or golds.
Her lavish flashes of flowers shine
and yet...
…brilliant bougainvillea has 
her dark secrets.

Devoid of fragrance 
this fanfare, flowery mistress 
hides her hidden thorns...
…to touch her is 
to become entangled
cut to the quick 
scraped and bloodied 
without warning 
though careful one may be. 

Beauty prevails over pain 
as paper petals flirt and entice
all dressed up in pageantry 
a multitude of sins are covered.

Bougainvillea lights up 
the heated climate 
flinging caution to the wind. 






Written on 4/10/2019

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 15, 2019 at 1:17 PM Hello Laura Leiser, I would stay away from this Bougainvillea, I would not want any part of that. have a nice day my friend.

James Inman May 8, 2019 at 8:12 AM Enjoyed your write Laura, I have had many experiences with bougainvillea and its thorns. I love the plants but you should try cutting a large on down sometime. The thorns will pierce right through the souls of boots.

Robertina B. May 6, 2019 at 7:37 AM Such a fantastic free verse, Laura.. Imagery is Excellent!! Well decribed.. I really enjoyed!! Have a blessed day.. Laura Leiser May 6, 2019 at 12:01 PM Thanks so much, Robertina :)

M. L. Kiser April 10, 2019 at 8:21 PM Quite well described; this was vibrant in imagery and ever so informative. Great. Laura Leiser April 10, 2019 at 8:51 PM Thanks so much for your kind comments, M.L.! I appreciate them! :)

Kim Rodrigues April 10, 2019 at 7:17 PM Nicely done! Laura Leiser April 10, 2019 at 7:48 PM Thanks so much, Kim! :)

Connie Marcum Wong April 10, 2019 at 7:02 PM You have captured the glory of this sun loving bushy plant so well. I used to trim the blossoms and put them in a vase for their colorful bright cheer but those thorns are viciously protective of their queen. This is brilliantly written Laura. I hope to see it a top winner. Have a lovely Easter. : ) xxoo Laura Leiser April 10, 2019 at 7:48 PM Thanks so much, Connie! Your kind comments make my day! :)