Uncommon Gift

The perfume of honeysuckle
draws me closer
to these common blossoms.

The blossoms of the common
become uncommon
when isolated as individuals,
when viewed up close.  

Here, along the edge
of the woods,
here, in the understory,
below the canopy of trees;

here, where there's
just enough light
for these pure white
blossoms to flourish,

I pause to examine
the inflorescence
-- this poetic word 
borrowed from Botany --
the unique structural design
of the flower's parts,

irregular, intricate, interesting,
immaculate, incredible, impressive.

This Poet of Botany
sees the ordinary
as extraordinary;

gives this 
uncommon gift
to you. 

© 2019 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan