Alien fronds and
animal spots, delicate
orchid confounds.
Small deceiver–
peculiar psychedelic–
your kaleidoscope cannot
hide auroral charms
in twilight.
Your tardy bloom–
Autumnal debut–
makes it all the more beautiful
to see your prismatic petals
as they open
dainty hardiness to
the many faces of adversity.
Burlesque your
blues, purples, & pinks
against the golden equinox.
Exotic rebel,
revolutionize curious eyes–
don’t be a stranger in
an even stranger land.
