It was strictly
a chance encounter
a young man fishing
an out of towner
A fallible young man
with a paperclip
captured a lily pad
when he took a dip
Taking the lily pad
he made his way home
tossed in another lake
it was alone
Time passes
the lily pad grows
now taking over the lake
how many no one knows
Disappearing aquatic life
unable to breathe
lily pads take over
time for it to leave
As the lake is cleaned
aquatic life reappears
grateful for the time
spent by volunteers
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
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Excellent!!
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks and you too!
Good one, Debbie. Probably how so many non-native, invasive plants make it into our ecosystem.
Thank you. I agree. Another invasive plant here is kudzu that was brought over here after world war 2. Extremely difficult to control. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
Kudzu was the first thing I thought of. Here in Florida, Popcorn Tree is also considered an invasive weed. It has the prettiest shaped leaves, but it is not a good one…
Fine work, D. Even up here in heaven (ie Vermont) we have similar issues. And it’s not just vegetation, either… Zebra mussels! ick
Thank you. I googled zebra mussels and they are ick! Amazing the issues invasive species can cause. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
Another great poem, and a great reminder of looking after the planet.
Thank you. Looking after the planet is so important. Have a wonderful day!
Beautiful
Thank you. Thanks for reading.
You have told a story that no one has ever told, and in such a way as those who read, will be sure to transpose it, to their own life’s adventures. Such as feat is what we as writers, should always aspire to accomplish. Fantastic…
I have some friends who write and read poetry. Would you mind if I read some of yours, aloud, to the group? I will be sure to credit you fully, and tell them how to find this blog site.
Thank you. It will be wonderful if you share my poetry. That is very kind of you. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Lovely poem Debbie! Really nice job on it! ❤
Thank you.