in beds where flowers grow
well-kept, neat and clean
they've let the kale and cabbage go
it's rather a pitiful scene
they grew quite tall, they flowered
and then they went to seeds
now they're looking oh so cowered
they could be seen as weeds
their stems are gnarled and knotted
the ends are brittle brown
their roots will soon be rotted
the whole plant is dragging down
please someone be gentle
save them embarrassment
these lovely ornamentals
that once were so elegant
The retirement home where I spend three afternoons a week as a caregiver has a very large property. The flower beds are generally kept pristine, with change-outs of annuals with change of season. The ornamental kale and cabbage looked beautiful all fall and winter, but they've gone well-past their prime. They look sad and just ready to go.
