My Name Is Daisy, Not Susan

I am a brown and yellow daisy, called a black-eyed Susan, my name is Daisy
I wake up early every morning and open my velvety petals covered with dew 
I dance in the breeze, waiting for the bee boss and crew to feed on my nectar
My little ones are just starting to sprout, I am hoping for a warm sunny day

My hubby was getting old and frail and dropping his petals, wilting over
He then suddenly expired by my owner, she quickly plucked him away
I think the strong, red rose wants his place, he is growing closer to me
He smells so deliciously fragrant and his thorns are magnificently prickly 

Oh no, here comes my owner with pruning shears walking this way
Phew, I was almost stepped on, sadly she took my red rose away
Here comes the bees, buzzing around, my owner backs off, afraid 
Ahh, a moment of joy, to feel the tickles and kisses from the bees

My littles ones all survived, still sprouting, ready to open up soon
We are mostly ignored and not picked until we are old and wilted
My worst fear is the huge loud green monster that I see weekly
It destroys my friends and sometimes cuts away my flower family

1/24/2021

Contest: Your 2021 N-A Choice' Poetry Contest
Sponsor: William Kekaula
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Pettit Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 7:45 AM
Reading this delightful piece puts the reader in a vivid, vicarious experience.
Kitchin Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 12:23 PM
Thank you Robert!
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January 29, 2021 at 3:40 AM
- A wonderful, fragrant and summery Daisy family ... best wishes in the contest, Tania :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kitchin Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 6:10 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise! hugs
Horsman Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 9:13 PM
What a wonderful smart and intriguing poem this is Tania, got to be a fav for me...
Kitchin Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Thank you Harry and thanks for the FAV! :)
Horne Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 12:37 PM
love this clever, imaginative write
Kitchin Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 6:14 PM
Thank you Jack!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 25, 2021 at 4:33 PM
Waiting for the bee boss...love it!
Kitchin Avatar
January 25, 2021 at 4:57 PM
Thank you Kim!
Dietrich Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 1:45 PM
what an imaginative, creative way to do the challenge. So nice, Tania (my word that means chckadee is "tit" Line one said "cute small tits are they")
Kitchin Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 2:05 PM
Ha ha, I should have figured that one out! Thank you Andrea!
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Hello Taina, I like the scene you painted with your words with this poem. enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 4:29 PM
Hello Taina, you are welcome my friend. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Kitchin Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 1:06 PM
Thank you Darlene!
Koplin Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 6:15 AM
A unique perspective, makes you think.
Kitchin Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Thank you Mark, I wrote it for a contest but I often wonder if nature thinks and feels more than we know. NASA studied houseplants and the results were amazing.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 5:04 AM
Goo thing that rose was moved away leaving the bees to tickle you. An enjoyable poem ~~
Kitchin Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 5:46 AM
Thank you Victor, it was a fun one to write! hugs
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