The Flora and the Fauna

Said the fauna to the flora, upon the forest floor
“Which tree is the tallest, is it the Sycamore?”
The Tulip tree was listening and answered “it is me”
To which the Pine responded “Can neither of you see?"
"When it comes to being tall clearly I am very!”
“I’m not so sure, you sappy bore”, chimed the nearby Cherry.
“Such crowing from my forest friends and foolish paranoia”
“It is I, without a doubt!” Exclaimed the great Sequoia
“Nonsense!” said a gnarly tree “Till now I have not spoke"
"The grandest tree, for all to see Is me the Mighty Oak!"
The forest filled with endless boasts as the night came creeping
The stately Spruce called for a truce, the willow tree was weeping.
Said the Flora to the Fauna as the day departed,
“Happy now my mossy friend, just look at what you started!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Cohen Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 9:21 PM
Hello Kitty Lou. This is delightful! "... the willow tree was weeping" got me laughing. Sorry I'm a few years late noticing this gem (relatively new here).
Lou Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 9:41 PM
lol - thanks!!
Ashley Avatar
August 21, 2017 at 9:57 PM
Hi Kitty Lou, this is so imaginative and lovely. An awesome poem. :)
Borke Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 11:33 AM
I thought classic, during the reading, before seeing the comment below. This is the stuff of school literature, and for all ages. A breath of fresh air, too. (I love great poems that are not love poems)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 12:12 PM
This is classic Kitty! I simply loved it from beginning to end! So nice to meet you through your poem. Congratulations on your fine win which is a first placement for me! I must fave this enchanting joyful piece! : )
Hamilton Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 3:29 PM
Really well done Kitty, the first time I've seen your name, so congrats on a fine win!
Sebastian  Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Amazing Lines:)
Lou Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 11:46 PM
Thank you!!! :)
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