In Praise of the Resourceful Morning Glory

Morning glories are some of my favorite volunteers, climbing up the side of the house to peek in at my coral cupboard and spreading their vines everywhere. 

They are descended from seeds I planted long ago and sometimes I have to be ruthless if I don't want them overwhelming everything else in a deep blue and green tide.

But in many places, they are welcome invaders.

Bold adventurer!

Spreading your blue parasols

Step by stealthy step...

 Black-eyed Susans shine

Bright yellow-rayed suns circling

A single blue star.

 

 Clematis bloom past,

Now morning glory arrives,

Blue trumpets blaring.

 Stars of old Japan,

Morning glories shine serene

Captured for all time.

 

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