Hand Me a Crepe, Myrtle

As the garden grows…


This one is For Sythia  
       Rose may not agree  
She’s the one who seems to think
                   That “Everything’s for me!”

Their beauty is so petty 
      Tulips speak with ease
“Let’s hope this doesn’t Croc us”
              This late Spring eager freeze

Yes, Daisy is so worried
      She knows she’s getting old
How will she support herself 
                        “Not all can Mari gold”

Lily is in Lavender  
       Seen heading to the Station
She worries the environment
                     “We are still a Car nation”

Though Sythia is fragile 
        She’s grieving recent death
Mums the word when she’s around
                    She eyeing Baby’s Breath

She’s dating that Sweet William 
        And that’s why Rose is sore 
At last Spring’s garden party, 
       Will and Rose had known L’Amour

I guess they all have problems
        Just ask that Prickly Pear
Won't even say Hi Biscus
                    With his nose up in the air

I wish they’d chill, relax and eat
        The ground has been so fertile
Just then Azalea shouted out
             “Hey, hand me a Crepe, Myrtle”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hind Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 8:54 AM
This was so cute and lively! I loved it!
Gentile Avatar
May 19, 2023 at 9:27 AM
Thank you Paige xxoo
Buhagiar Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 7:07 AM
A fun poem I appreciate very much. Well done.
Gentile Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 8:42 AM
Thank you Victor!
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May 14, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Hi Mike, I echo my fellow poets, this is such a fun, clever, and creative write. Well done. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis
Gentile Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Thank you Alexis xxoo
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 11:23 PM
I do believe Mike, that you are a genius with a magical and wonderful pen as well. I love this SO much!! A FAVE :) So sweet, adorable, and incredibly crafted!
Gentile Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 5:05 AM
You are so kind, thank you so much xxoo
Wolf Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Clever, clever. What happened to the clover?! I guess it's off 'Four Leave.' Take care, Mike!
Gentile Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 5:04 AM
Know I could count on your reply GW!!! Happy Sunday!
Sands Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Mike this is such a creative, fun poem. I enjoyed it today. A Fave for me. Happy Saturday :)
Gentile Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Thanks so much Heidi xxoo
Turner Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Mike , you're spending too much time at the local nursery. LOl A real fun read and clever poem. Perfect for a Mother's Day weekend:)
Gentile Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Thank you Daniel!!
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May 12, 2023 at 12:21 PM
- Would love to sit in this beautiful garden...to hear what they are talking about tonight and tomorrow...a wonderful poem, Mike - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Gentile Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise, a lovely weekend to you as well xxoo
Lane Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Oh, Mike! You must've had quite a lot of fun writing these ingenious references to flowers in all sorts of ways. I certainly didn't overlook your Will and Rose affair. I hope your garden gets visited by many who appreciate such cleverness.
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May 12, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Thanks Lin for such sweet words xxoo
M  Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Hey Mike….love this flowery poem so cleverly worded! Good fun….Debxbdc
Gentile Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Thank you Deb xxoo
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