plantae,
angiosperm,
eudicot,
rosid,
malpighiales,
violaceae,
viola.
Sunny yellow face
Highlighted by deep purple eyes
Tiny yet determined
Standing strong through cold
Fighting to shine in the shadow
Nothing there at all
Then, suddenly you appear
Leaping into view
To brighten the world
From Spring until Summer's end
My Johnny-Jump-Up
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