The Spotted Jewelweed

I bloom in July

Where the soil is moist-

I grow tall as 5 feet

The shade's my choice.

Don't delusion me please

I have remedy to heal-

I'm the spotted Jewelweed

My flower's a deal.

Should you break out

With poision-

Ivy that is,

Stinging nettle, acne, or hives-

My remedy I yield, a potion to cure-

My flower's a jewel, oils reside.

I'll dance for you

In the wilderness,

I'm wild and free to be me-

My colors are orange

Yellow and bright,

I'm vibrantly spotted-

A wild Jewelweed.

(c) 2007 Christine Rhay

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