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| photos by PSC - Pink Lady Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium acaule) |
Pink Lady Slipper Orchid
She doesn’t like
to be disturbed
So much relies on
patience, persistence,
the perfect
conditions
Seemingly rare,
she’s
more common than
you think
native and wild,
hiding
in plain sight in
the weak light
on the forest
floor
Particular, but
enduring
she knows what
she lacks,
pursuing it with
patience and diligence
Soaking up the
timid rays
penetrating the
canopy to where
she resides, she
may wait years
for what she
needs to flower
Offering no
reward to pollinating bees,
she takes what
they proffer, then
packs her bags
lightly, setting her progeny
free in the
breeze, hoping some
friendly fungus
will fulfill their needs
Beautiful and
lush, but also touchy and rash,
you should handle
her with kid gloves
if you handle her
at all
PSC/2009
What personality! Did you know, Pam, that one of our provinces has this flower for its floral emblem? It is the province of Prince Edward Island, a beautiful place, home to Anne of Green Gables, sandy beaches and lots of potatoes!:)
ReplyDeleteShe definitely has her own unique personality! :-) Yay, Prince Edward Island -- excellent flower choice! I didn't know that -- thanks, Patricia!
ReplyDeletePam, what wonderful rhythm, I feel like I could dance a waltz to this:-) and I love how you wove the visuals, science and personality together very clever!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, thank you, Sara! Such sweet feedback -- you've made my day! :-)
DeleteI'm so glad--you've certainly made mine many times with your wonderful comments :-)
DeleteThat last stanza delights me, as you could very well be talking about a woman, instead of this gorgeous flower. ;)
ReplyDeleteExactly so. ;-) Thank you!! :-)
DeleteI just learned of the Pink Lady Slipper's special needs a week ago...wow...this definitely earns the title of rare. Beautiful personification with the dual purpose of bringing facts, I like that, Pamela!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hannah! When I first "discovered" them growing wild in the woods, I looked them up to learn more about them. The more I learned, the more they sounded like someone I know, so... they begged to be put into words. So glad you enjoyed it! :-)
DeleteOne of my favourite spring-time blossoms...and a wonderful poem to go with Pamela...nicely done.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, THANKS, Sharon! So nice of you to stop by and comment! :)
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