Hosta Poem 2
Sum and Substance
was named Hosta of the year in 2004–
can grow up to 3 feet tall,
it’s showy chartreuse leaves
can spread out 6 feet–
a giant bouquet for a mythical beast.
Mine is under a large Japanese maple,
bright like a Chinese lantern
glowing in the shade.
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I love the line “a giant bouquet for a mythical beast.” The imagery of the last two lines is wonderfully vivid. The color speaks summer.
they stand out just like that!