House Plants In the Nursery

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"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

Date: 7/16/2021 11:00:00 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
Date: 7/17/2021 4:32:00 AM

Thank you very much for my placement and the congrats, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/12/2021 9:39:00 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
Date: 7/14/2021 2:31:00 AM

Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-) Most appreciated, my friend!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/12/2021 6:58:00 AM

Beautifully Written. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/14/2021 2:29:00 AM

Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Linda Milgate

Date: 7/5/2021 4:02:00 PM

really fun and so true, we don't pay enough attention to our plant friends

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/6/2021 8:51:00 PM

Thank you very much, my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/4/2021 11:57:00 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
Date: 7/7/2021 11:22:00 AM

Hello Edward, You are welcome my friend. blessing.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/6/2021 8:53:00 PM

Agreed, Darlene! Thanks for the lovely visit, my friend