Sara Kendrick Poet ABC

Zyx Wildflowers and More

Zinnia Grandiflora a golden beauty 
Yellow Prairie Coneflower conical cutie

Xerophilous plants designed to survive
Waterlily attached to bottom soil to stay alive

Venus Fly Trap grows wild in marshes
Ulmus grows wild along with birches

Texas Bluebonnet cover fields with hyacinth like joy
Shasta Daisy white and yellow who could ask for more

Rocket Larkspur projecting a backwards spur
Queen Anne's Lace root add to pot and stir

Purple Coneflower helps strengthen the immune system
Oriental Poppies held captive by morn's dew glisten

Nasturtium are symbols of conquest or of charity
Maximilian"s Sunflower withstands weather's serverity

Lemon Balm Mint lovely the citrus scent
Kalmia Carolina reaches to mountain ascent

Johnny Jump-Up a delightful surprise
Indian Blanket Flower a short lived prize

Hollyhock short-lived six to eight foot beauties
Globe Gilia blue clover-like cuties

Foxglove's foxy tubular but poisonous flowers
Evening Primrose has been used for food and medicinal powers

Desert-Marigold a blessing and curse 
Chocolate Cosmos fills the air wth scents to nurse

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia a delightful fall addition
Annual Baby's Breath to end a southern garden tradition

Inspired by John Lawless' contest First Ever ZYX Contest
Written: October 10, 2015

A mixture of wildflowers and  other flowers and ideas..

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Jack Horne November 7, 2015 at 1:52 PM wow, a very clever write here - i know you're knowledgable about the garden but this is seriously impressive! i hope it'll be a big winner

Andrea Dietrich October 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM I think you know a LOT more about flowers than I do. Would love to see your garden, Sara. Nicely done!!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 13, 2015 at 10:40 PM Sara i so love this one... aromatic and heady with beauty!!!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Afolabi Muideen October 12, 2015 at 5:33 PM A beautiful write here, I dropped by to re-read your wonderful poem...hope to see you at my page...huh! ...excellent write.........A.M.

Constance La France October 12, 2015 at 9:07 AM Sara, this is divine and lovely, I love it 7 because it is terrific but also because I adore flowers, and thanks for visiting my poem, period... yes, I had fun with the period theme

Duke Beaufort October 12, 2015 at 8:11 AM Your knowledge of plant species and ornamentals is impressive. You must be a keen observer of nature.

Afolabi Muideen October 11, 2015 at 5:55 PM Your descriptive is eloquent Sara. I love how you conveyed your message...... I love how it voluptuously seduced me............A.M.

John Loving Iii October 11, 2015 at 4:03 PM Great ideal! Sara Kendrick October 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM Wonderful the uses of so many plants in treating the human body..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Sandra Haight October 11, 2015 at 3:31 PM You poem is amazing, Sara! What a wonderful tribute to wildflowers, but it also presents so much knowledge about them! I love the way you did this, and I wish you alll the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Sara Kendrick October 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM Thanks for stopping by..Your comment is very uplifting..Sara

Connie Marcum Wong October 11, 2015 at 2:50 PM This poem is not only a visual feast but informative as well. You have given us a given us a colorful garden to enjoy! A lovely entry! #7 Sara Kendrick October 11, 2015 at 4:21 PM Thanks for the encouragement in stopping by to comment..Your review is helpful..Sara

Nette Onclaud October 11, 2015 at 1:56 PM i only had one flower, zinnia , but your range of flora is astounding... gorgeous write, sara.. huggs

Jan Allison October 10, 2015 at 6:32 PM oh Sara this is VERY clever good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx 7

Paul Callus October 10, 2015 at 5:03 PM Visually beautiful and appealing, Sara. A topic that enhanced this 'not easy' poetic form. gl in the contest. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2015 at 3:56 PM - A beautiful bouquet, Sara - Enjoy your weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)