Weeds or not?

nefarious nightshade
the forgotten bitterroot
rebel camphorweed


(Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge • July 13–19, 2026)
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Kitchin Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Ian, nicely done.
Plaza Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Thanks
Velasco Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Beautiful word choices. You gave these often-overlooked plants a voice and a sense of identity. A creative way to make us question what we call a “weed.”
Plaza Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Thanks.
Poetrysoup Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Thanks for entering the Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge! We liked how you mixed those edgy plant names, it’s like a secret garden with a bit of attitude. The word "nefarious" really sets a cool, mysterious vibe!
Plaza Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Thanks
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