The Lodger

Blighted
And strangled
By a parasite-
Heather'slife withered
away


Note:The red threadlike dodder lives upon the heather plant
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Foulk Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 12:52 PM
a great piece, and thanks for the information. enjoyed this.
Kelly Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM
We always learn something new , with Sir Brian... And here I was thinking you had written about the former Mrs. Paul McCartney ... Expensive OUCH !!!!...
Mckenzie Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Uh your teaching all of us great write! Laura :)
Winter Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 6:22 AM
Learned something new, again. Hate those nasty parasites. Poor plant. Love, Shar
Reynolds Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 4:06 AM
Nasty little things! Poor plants never had a chance, well done cinquian Brian, many blessings, Kristin
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