Magnolia

My favorite Flower

Large dark green leaves

smooth on top

velvet beneath

Varnished, shellacked

elements waxed

not a vine or bush

large branched tree

Naked in its purity 

representing divinity

largest flower ever to see

pristine

Exquisite blossoming vision

white as spun cotton petals

bruise at the gentlest touch 

Dark, center seeds billow

much like inside a pomegranate 

brown husks protect its buds

boisterous bloom

floating upon

deep lake of leaves

The scent of summer's south

up and down the streets of my house

Louisiana state flower

Imagine the perfume of heaven

perfuming the air

elegant to all the senses 

It can't be bottled

or recreated

needs the sun and rain 

and soil of the south

Like bright white stars

speckling an emerald green canopy

massive magnolia tree

Reviews

[Cassidy14]

Very descriptive and beautiful. Good job here 100%!

[Amber Roze]

Thank you very much.