in the beginning was potential
dark and cold, permeated with inward focus
then warmth slowly suffused
potential awakened, began to swell
then wrinkling moisture saturated
close nutrients turned on and flowed in
and pressure built and built
birth began through a tiny crack
a tender pale arm appeared
driven by the resultant pressure
of rapid multiplying growth
feeling preservation primal urgency
the pale arm drew chemical strength
driving against gravity
breaking rock and compressed soil
to erupt emergent and triumphant
a flag, a limp fist to the world
into life-changing solar rays
into engulfing ambient violent air
totally transformed chemistry
formed different cells, accelerating growth
gulping the rays and the heat
creating a powerful pipe
a tough stem, a juice conduit
protected from the violence
shooting high into the air
fighting for sun, sun, and more sun
projecting the stiffened glorious
sexual bud as a fist of defiance
to mother nature’s delight,
this eye candy to the dominant biped’s sight
continues the annual ritual cycle
drawing earth’s nutrients up
converting them efficiently
and releasing a natural perfume bi-product
this marvelous magical factory
finally receives the signal from Mother
to release, to reproduce, to show the best
the resilient fist atop the stem
explodes in delicate glory, presents itself
with sexual organs spread wide
pistol and stamen stand above
glorious brightest color soft blanket petals
water repellant and violence resistant
inviting hungry, celebrating insects to
sweet coated candy nectar
giving and receiving in an orgy
of open essence exchange
when purpose is complete
when essence is formed and once again
is inward focused and shell hardened
when the soft bright pillows serve no purpose
they wither and drop away
the shell is loosened to travel
by wind, by animal to a new place
by happenstance, chaos directed
to a place where nutrients are fresh
and hope is strong
to a place where autumn winds
will bury and enclose in protective darkness
where zen patience and potential
await a new beginning
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