Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.
The first time
With your tubular blossoms
all woolly and curved.
A kangaroo’s paw
you mimic from way Down Under.
Red petals adorn
a strong deep green stem.
Quite furry and bad tasting
to keep predators away.
Humans adore you
keeping you in their homes.
Until someone they love
finds they need you even more.
Wattle birds love you
and perch on your stem,
with honey suckers too
drinking nectar from within.
I’ve never seen this plant before, thanks for sharing.
Ronel visiting for K:
My Languishing TBR: K
King of the Underworld: Hades
You are very welcome! ☺️
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So pretty and unique, I’d never heard of it!
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Thank you Nilanjana! 😊
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What an unusual flower. Thanks for sharing
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