Evergreen

My leaves never droop and my flowers stand high
I bloom through the year as the seasons pass by
I witness the daffodils stand proud and tall
I see warmer weather put paid to them all

The alliums follow, the marigolds too
Then plants that will flower the whole summer through
Impressive by some standards, you might agree 
But none of these plants hold a candle to me

The roses come close as they bloom into fall
And still here I stand as I scrutinise all
I watch as the wind brings down apples and pears
I won’t drop my leaves but I see them drop theirs 

For I was put here by a man with a spade
Because it gets hot and there isn’t much shade
And all year I brighten this spot where I’m placed
I’m plastic - and there’s no accounting for taste

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Ilene Bauer

March 12, 2024 at 10:46 AM

ha! you sure fooled me, terry! i should have known there'd be some humor (humour!) in it from you and you did not disappoint. so clever and perfectly rhymed (of course!)...

Terry Flood

March 12, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Thank you, Ilene. Not been on Soup a lot lately… Somehow the days seems shorter right now, but I’m also tied up with a poem that has become a challenge to actually finish before it becomes longer than ‘War And Peace’. So glad the twist at the end of ‘Evergreen’ caught you out as that means it wasn’t too predictable. Terry

Daniel Henry Rodgers

March 12, 2024 at 9:19 AM

Dear Terry, I loved how you cleverly played with the notion of permanence and endurance. Through the perspective of an artificial plant, you humorously explore the changing seasons and the fleeting beauty of natural flora. The irony of your unchanging plastic existence amidst the cycle of growth and decay adds a delightful twist. I also love how your poem invites reflection on the value we place on authenticity and the unexpected beauty of the unconventional. - Blessings, Daniel

Terry Flood

March 12, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Thanks, Daniel. I’m astounded that you found so much of note in this little write. I generally look for the ‘gag’ rather than the tear and I do try to ensure that my tales make sense (even if they are deliberate nonsense or whimsy), but I rarely look too far beneath the surface of my words, so I’m both chuffed and flattered by your analysis. Terry