Gaillardia Pulchella Poems | Examples

Firewheel

I am the Gaillardia Pulchella 
Dressed in gold and deepest red 
I'm the flash of color that you see 
When everything else looks dead 

I thrive in the southern heat 
Setting roots in dirt or sand 
I'm the legend of the indian blanket 
Grown by God's own hands 

The firewheel of great passion 
That collects to her faithful souls 
Butterflies who dance around 
Like the stories of ancients told 

The color of blood deep passion 
Mixed with brilliant rays of sun 
Dancing on breezy summer zephyrs 
The sultry cantata has begun 

My stems are prickly, strong and stout 
As I hold high my pretty, proud head 
I am the Gaillardia Pulchella 
Passionate firewheel blanket spread 


(This was written after the contest but I liked them so much I decided to write one of my own...but the florist in me could not choose a flower..but I like this one)