S is for Salvia

Photograph by Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

A sage of old,
a healer, a balm
a decorative plume
for the gardener’s garden.

Ancient and revered
throughout time,
a salve, a powder,
a tea or a smoke.

Its brilliant beauty
and gentle scent
are favorites placed
in a lovely bouquet.

Bees and butterflies
use Salvia profusely,
beware it’s effect in excess
you may start behaving quite loosely.

14 responses to “S is for Salvia”

  1. Ronel Janse van Vuuren Avatar
    Ronel Janse van Vuuren

    Great poem.

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  2. Narayana Rao Kvss Avatar
    Narayana Rao Kvss

    beware it’s effect in excess
    you may start behaving quite loosely. – Interesting ending.

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  3. Oh my, loose behavior! Let’s blame it on an excess of salvia. Love it!

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    1. Wish I could blame it on my feminine wiles!! LOL 😉

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  4. Next time I behave loosely I’ll blame it on my Salvias!

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  5. You’re wise to caution us against its over use! 😅😂

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    1. (Smiles) I learned of this after planting it with my grandson. 😊😉

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    2. Lovely plant I have these in our garden too 💜💜

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