Edward Ibeh Poet Personification

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House Plants In the Nursery

"House plants are such attention seekers!" -- quote by Poet



House plants in the nursery are all trying 
to sell themselves; competing for attention; 
pleading to be bought to Mrs. Greenthumb.

"Hey you, marveling at the flowering vines!
How about taking me home? Feel me by the touch;
glide your fingers across my soft blades 
and gently grasp them.
Don't they feel wonderful? Choose me!," 
exclaims the Xerophyllum.

"Hey, over here! Pick me and you'll gasp in amazement 
watching me clasp and hold pesky houseflies 
you can't swat! They never escape...
 my clutch of death. I promise!,"
swears the Venus flytrap.

"No, pick me! I guarantee you'll be satisfied. 
I know you want me. I'm beauty personified, 
hued in striking yellow or orange buds.
I'll be the star in your garden,"
goes the Yellow Oleander.

"Don't! The Yellow Oleander is very poisonous, 
and the Xerophyllum just looks like a weed!
Try me instead. Inhale the pleasing fragrance 
of my buds and your heart will soar to the heavens 
with joy, " pleads the Freesia.

Mrs. Greenthumb buys the Venus Flytrap--
ah, cool choice---and the Yellow Oleander. Oh, no!


Writing Prompt - Grasp- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Required words: vines, glide, grasp, gasp, clasp, hold, clutch, hued, inhale, soar.
Date written: 07/04/2021

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Constance La France July 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM Edward, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! I like your quote and WOW what a creative write and excellent use of the required words ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Edward Ibeh July 17, 2021 at 4:32 AM Thank you very much for my placement and the congrats, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Sam Kauffman July 12, 2021 at 9:39 AM Absolutely delightful Edward! What an ingenous take on the theme! High fives! The audience rises to applaud! Hats off and congratulations! Blessings! Edward Ibeh July 14, 2021 at 2:31 AM Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-) Most appreciated, my friend!

Christuraj Alex July 12, 2021 at 6:58 AM Beautifully Written. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh July 14, 2021 at 2:29 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Linda Milgate July 5, 2021 at 4:02 PM really fun and so true, we don't pay enough attention to our plant friends Edward Ibeh July 6, 2021 at 8:51 PM Thank you very much, my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 4, 2021 at 11:57 AM Hello Edward,at the garden center there are so many hanging plants, also flowers to plant. al are beautiful. It is so hard to choose. Once a choice is made the plants are planted in a garden. blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 7, 2021 at 11:22 AM Hello Edward, You are welcome my friend. blessing. Edward Ibeh July 6, 2021 at 8:53 PM Agreed, Darlene! Thanks for the lovely visit, my friend