Knock Me Out
KNOCK ME OUT
AGAIN
AND
AGAIN
~~~~~~~~~~
Annual rose resurgence is imminent, rested and renewed
daily inspection to assess progress from bud to full bloom
enduring and alluring, sweet perfume brings past memories
though more subtle and subdued than I can recall
R~O~S~E~S
The most perfect plucked for viewing in vases or jars
exclamations of oohs and ahhs will excitedly ensue
color and beauty and perfume admired by viewers
happiness and joy from presence of fresh flowers
K~N~O~C~K
Enticing with their beguiling poses and perfections
appearing so delicate and fragile and weak
when strength and tenacity is the truth hence
" tough as a boot !! "
M~E O~U~T
Some are high and mighty and proud, shouting
" look at me !! "
others begging for you to seek while they hide
introverts and extroverts like us I suppose
all deserving equal attention and admiration
A~G~A~I~N
Appropriately named ' Knock Out Roses '
survival requires hours of sun for flower power
and pruning and plucking of withered petals
root protection vital, limitless water from Heaven and hose
A~N~D
A silent seduction occurs without uttering a word
power without pressure or pranks or propositions
mere existence without strings attached
leaves us breathless and begging for more
A~G~A~I~N
Impatience and anticipation beginning to occur, and stir
roses yawning and stretching, sensing it's time to wake up
and show the world what a little rest can accomplish
the New Years' resolution being to be bigger and better
and bolder with renewed purpose to produce and please
and roses never break their resolutions
~~~~~ READY TO BE KNOCKED OUT AGAIN ~~~~~
Copyright © Jeanie Bennett | Year Posted 2017
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