Ipomoea Macrantha

Ipomoea Macratha twist and turns climbing the trellis
But it is not glossy green elongated leaves I relish
Those flowers of white that appear at night really draw my fancy
Soft and delicate with the Starfish design but only at night dances

When sun goes down it is time for it to open and show its crown
That beautiful white flower that loves the sun's end and going down
The sweet potato is in this plant's family__that lucious food
Some members of family are medicine after being stewed

So influenced by the moon the flower opens wider when full
Stays open longer when the moon gives it a high in daylight pull
The ivory white that is so soft that it looks like white rose petals
At the flower shows it should receive all the honorable metals

Morning glory lunar flower best for entertaining in dark hours
Just wait first bloom will  appear then jealousy comes from those flowers
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Butler Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM
I love the imagery! And the relationship between the flower and the moon. It gives the flower great mystery. I really enjoyed this piece. Take care, -Mike.
King Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 7:24 PM
i like..this very unique and creative..good imagery :)
Marcum Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM
very lovely and picturesque poem with a lot of reflection to be held ... thank you for stopping by-i am new here and just posted first attemp at poetry? but, its good to meet you Sara-have a nice day! love, christopher :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 10:50 AM
YOu did this flower proud. A great poem in her honor! Luv, Andrea
Chachere Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 12:05 AM
this is creative, and sounds quite pretty.(: smart lunar flower, getting extra light in the twilight moon. .& also, i apologize for my lateness for the reasons being that i don't go on ps as much as i normally did in the past, my busy summer is in the way, but i hope you do not think otherwise Sara, its all right to be honest, im sure you know me by now these days!(: take care tonight! ~Always&Forever Lynette
Villarosa Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 10:47 PM
A very rare flowers as it need affectionate caring. A grandeur display of its immense beauty and I like the rituals of how it appears, so splendid to see this, Sara. Thanks for your kind comments to my poem. (^_^) Noel.
Culverhouse Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Enjoyed mom, we have a crazy on board the ship, look out for Joana cok
Mehta Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 5:32 PM
It is quite a unique choise of the flower that dances at night and entertains in dark hours. Very wonderful poem. Good luck in the contest. This goes to my favorite
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