Magnolia Defends Herself

Like sweet cotton candy
are my flowers light pink
no one slips on them
nor do they stink

Schnookums, your cat
enjoys her window seat
eyeing birds in my arms
and I feel so complete

We go back many years
you've watched me grow
now I'm tall as the house
you love me -- I know

I beg you keep this in mind
(don't wish to cause hysteria)
but I noticed days were numbered
for the neighbor's chopped plumeria

So please don't cut me down
like next door's unblooming tree
Look at me! I'm in bloom! :-)
Pray, just let me be






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2/27/2023
In Bloom Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Michelle, congratulations on your poem being featured on the PS homepage. I enjoyed reading your poems very much. You have a light and airy, enthusiastic appeal. Nice writing!
Smith Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Your description inspires me to keep writing, thanks Chula :)
May Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Very nicely done Michelle, Congrats on your win
Smith Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Thanks Joseph May! :)
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations on your win Michelle! :)
Smith Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Thanks 4 reading! :)
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