Muriel

she planted seeds
pulled weeds
grew trees
and was into topiary;

then something grew inside her,
a weed that would not be pulled

the grass grew thick
and everywhere
the crabs thrived
the orchids flourished
and as she was going
the greater they grew
one day she stepped out there
and wilted in the shade
of a giant green flamingo

sometimes i think of her
when it’s hot
pouring pink lemonade.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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January 31, 2016 at 7:13 PM
SAMUEL, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT --
Collins Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 8:51 AM
Samuel - I think I might know Muriel. and wilted in the shade of a giant green flamingo this is great. Kathy
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