From up here in the walnut tree,
I keep you in my sight,
I’m pretty sure you won’t hurt me,
But then again, you might.
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Oriental Poppy
I come from Turkey and Iran,
But live in other places,
I bloom as early as I can,
Put smiles on many faces.
My blooms are huge and orange red,
My buds are fuzzy green,
Enhancing every flower bed,
Because I am the queen.
Young Eagle
My feathers sure are looking drab,
Not striking like my dad’s,
He says it’s so no one will grab
And hurt us younger lads.
That’s right, son, when you grow you’ll see,
Your feathers will be fine,
You’ll turn out handsome, just like me,
The girls will stand in line.
Transparent Apple Tree
My pure white blooms are sweet to view,
Their fragrance a delight,
But apples that I grow for you,
Are sour! Take a bite.
Pileated Woodpecker
So glad the people left these stumps,
They’re like my dining room,
Without them I’d be in the dumps,
No food, just doom and gloom.
Lunaria
Otherwise known as money plant, silver dollar plant, and honesty (for its seed pods’ transparency).
My lengthy bloom should suit your needs,
You’ll find me in your garden,
With dollar coins to hold the seeds,
My greed I hope you’ll pardon.
I don’t ask much, just water me,
I’ll grow most anywhere,
In every yard I ought to be,
I’ll grow up tall and fair.
Peacock
Two peacock photos taken at two different friends’ houses.
It’s not my fault I look so fine,
My feathers seem so proud,
But deep inside this heart of mine,
No vanity’s allowed.
I’m just a bird of humble stock,
A very pretty strain,
I may be peahen or peacock
But don’t call me peabrain.
Dogwood
The dogwood has been B.C.’s provincial flower since 1956.
I’m trying to teach this bird some tricks–
The petal count for blossoms.
Though some have four, some five, some six,
The difficulty’s awesome.
Provincial flower of B.C.,
I am in fact a tree,
My flowers bloom for all to see,
I glow with majesty.
Great Blue Heron
Now where was it I saw that frog?
I know he’ll taste so fine.
I think I’ll find him by that log,
And then begin to dine.
Rudbeckia
