Flower Power

Minute wells cling to one another held
By interwoven hands of cellulose.
Green cells dig roots and stalk out leaves impelled
To drink the life and synthesize repose.

On top of this green fountain rests a crown,
Wind tossed rose gold filigree of light.
The awed plant celebrates in ballroom gown.
The holy wind wends dance steps at the sight.

The flower svelte could stay men with proud style.
Love conquers.  She cedes all her life and breath.
Her nectar, pollen, perfume romance while
Her stigma quests the bee borne kiss of death.

Sad plant's stigmata cloisters death's failed heist.
The raptured seed baptized a type of Christ.

November 1998