One clematis ascending a trellis, <br />trying to find somewhere to cling. <br />Hoping to acquire a strong and firm hold, <br />ready for the entering spring. <br /> <br />Its thin searching tendrils, stretching up high, <br />grow vigorously with such speed. <br />How suddenly this regal sight appeared, <br />from one insignificant seed. <br /> <br />With large blooms all so beautiful to view, <br />petals so delicately spun. <br />A perfect plant graces the garden wall, <br />floral faces raised to the sun. <br /> <br />Although seeming so frail, it grips so tight, <br />adhering to whatever’s near. <br />With great determination it ascends, <br />a bold natural mountaineer. <br /> <br /> <br />© Ernestine Northover<br /><br />Ernestine Northover<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/delicately-spun/
