Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Ferns

The ferns are taking over,
Running rampant in the yard.
I yank them by the roots, a job
More tedious than hard.

Each summer they crop up en masse
And quickly multiply,
So you may see me plucking them,
Most likely in July.

I do not hate their lacy fronds,
Which sway when there’s a breeze,
So seeing them some other place
Would really not displease.

But gazing from the screened-in porch,
What I object to most
Is this sea of uninvited guests,
Expecting me to host.

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Maurice Rigoler July 19, 2017 at 8:27 AM Ferns are one of my favorite wild plants. A friend of mine in Maine has large ones in his back yard and they are beautiful. When there I feel as if I'm in a prehistoric garden! / M

Connie Marcum Wong July 17, 2017 at 5:40 PM I enjoy a beautiful garden but the sun gets to me and I can't work in the garden very long. We have trouble with wild grasses growing everywhere here. I can imagine that the ferns multiply quickly and I enjoyed your humor in this piece Ilene! : )

Kim Rodrigues July 17, 2017 at 5:39 PM Love it, Ilene!

Chris Green July 17, 2017 at 5:27 PM I only have a problem with asparagus ferns and they are a pain to dig out...no pulling with them. This was fun Ilene, I can see you out there showing those plants who's boss. : )

Jan Allison July 17, 2017 at 5:14 PM I can relate to your problem as I've got some in my greenhouse and can't get rid of the blasted things - I would prefer them in the border or not at all:-( hugs Jan xx