We have a Phalaenopsis plant

it sits in pride of place,

and though it boasts a fancy name

the plant is commonplace.

 

It's common name is 'Orchid'

though a commoner 'tis not,

yet it graces a milliion windowsills

like a loving rainbow blot.

 

In its natural surroundings

it clings to mother earth,

but man is ever wisdomful

so changed it's financial worth.

 

It now stands upright looking down

a most uncommon stance,

and gifted to each girl in love

to further her romance.

 

And so it will and so it should

connotations resonating,

for the Phalaenopsis Orchid

is physical happiness in waiting.

 

Reflecting a wish for a stable life                                                                                                                                to a senescent old age,

man will, in truth, his troth to pledge

then claim his anchorage.

 

It's glorious colour thrown about

to lift the hearts of men,

and women to, should they assent

and give thier men thier due.......2pp