Collage Poem

A Reminding of Those You've Forgotten


Fragaria Ananassa.
Fragaria Ananassa! You say her name as though you don't know who she is!
But you know.
Oh, you know.
One moment with Fragaria and you'll remember.
Her undoubtable sweetness makes your tongue tingle and your jaw cringe.
Some stop at her hair, but you'll dare.


Haliaeetus Leucocephalus.
You'd know 'im if you saw 'im.
American to the fullest, he's honored by many.
Truly fond of the west coast, he's free and happy.


Hora Fugit.
Short but tall, he's regrettably memorable.
A love-hate relationship, most have with him.
Without him we're lost, with him we find ourselves worrisome.
He's wise with reason and teaches us all.


Tagetes Patula.
Golden-haired and French, an unlikely combination that invoque l'amour.
A look into her eyes is like observing a waterfall,
the water spilling down from an unknown place
a million currents of water mixing together as one.

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* Fragaria Ananassa is the genus name for strawberries.
* Haliaeetus Leucocephalus is the genus name for the bald eagle.
* Hora Fugit is Latin for "time flies."
* Tagetes Patula is the genus name for the French Marigold.