Looked Like Speckledy Seed

The soil and my wallet was exceedingly poor
Like building a house without any door
My garden needs flowers but nothing would grow
People were coming to visit the show
So I planted some pips looked like speckeldy seed
Compliments were flying as did those trumpeting bells
Just when I thought that no one could tell
" Sir this is not Beaumontia Grandiflora"
Said a nerdy old lady surrounded in aura
White flowers enhanced by the backdrop of green
Stopped oohs and aahs and the Parisienne perfume
" ..best looking Jamestown weed that I have ever seen"
Stuck like syrup on my fingers somewhat in between
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Godwin Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 6:06 AM
You can provide wit and amusement, can't you? Enjoyed this little ditty! Love ... CayCay
Williams Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 5:03 AM
That is very funny Jannie - nice poem. Loved it ...Maria
Breedt Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Hi Maria. A belated thank you here.
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 5:53 PM
oh my, weeds? Well, who cares. If they looked THAT good, they are flowers in MY book. Great job
Breedt Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Youre so funny. Love to hear from you again cheers Andrea xx
Salehi Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 1:09 PM
Mine was so bad I turned it into desert foliage
Breedt Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 12:29 PM
They say powta make bad gardeners. Not so. Go fox it. Ha ha Thanks Pashang
Smith Avatar
April 5, 2017 at 3:27 PM
I take it, you've seen my garden? fun stuff Jannie...
Breedt Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 9:08 AM
Ha Charlie. I tried to load a photo of mine but I suppose I need a 3 year old to come show me how its done
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 5, 2017 at 3:03 PM
:D fun write!
Breedt Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Hi Maureen thanks. About time we put you inside that avatar, eh?
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