Did you know that the hibiscus flower was used to shine shoes?
My neighbour once grew the hibiscus plant
outside his home
The flowers were red
The bright colored flowers were a sight for sore eyes
every morning
Some days, dew misted the petals
and made it all the more dreamy
As fresh and enchanting
As days passed, I got used to seeing
the plant first thing
Until one day, the flowers wilted
and the plant died
Then, I realised what a natural gem
it had been all along.
I think the neighbour was just as saddened
He dug the plant out and threw it in the compost
Now, there are yellow flowers on a plant
I know not the name
They are just as enchanting
I drive past the plant every morning
and hope it outlives the pretty hibiscus.
-shobana-
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