Garden Treasure

The rhododendron is my state flower.
In nature its blossom is pink,
But horticulturists have made the bloom
Any color of which you can think.
I go to the garden store to buy one,
To plant in my garden at home.
I take much longer to choose my new plant
Than I do in writing this poem.
"It will grow very fast " the salesman said,
"And blossom in purple and red."

Written: April 18, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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July 17, 2016 at 6:07 PM
Joyce, congrats on your " Last Line Prompt" SKAT
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June 2, 2016 at 4:14 PM
cleverly written to the last line prompt, Joyce. flows like honey on toast. I enjoyed it and congrats on the placement. I liked the remark comparing the length of time it took to choose a rhododendrum and write the poem.
Davies Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 5:19 PM
Sounds like a floral chameleon... nice one Joyce!
Johnson Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 6:28 PM
Thank you David. Love, Joyce
Rodrigues Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 2:52 PM
Pretty poem! Congratulations, Joyce!
Haight Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Well done, Joyce, and a clever take on the theme. Congratulations on your win! 7 Hugs, Sandra
Selfa Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 6:25 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in the "Last Line Prompt - 2" contest! You deserve it :) - Hans
Misra Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 5:00 AM
Very well written, Joyce. Congrats on a fine win. ~karam~
Ward Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 4:40 AM
The last line reads as sardonic, a perfect reason to place your poem high in my contest, Joyce. Congratulations!
Johnson Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 10:48 AM
thank you Julia, for your lovely contest and my win. Love, joyce
Makama Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 7:09 AM
Awesome and refreshing. A jaw breaking 7.
Gupta Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 12:58 AM
Lovely moments of poetry in the poem ( with a curiosity : what happened then, in a suggestion of story molecules...)
Raynes Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 11:29 PM
nice read Joyce, thanks
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May 18, 2016 at 11:12 PM
Nicely put together, Joyce...enjoyed the read. Best regards! :) john
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