Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Great warning! I read about this plant last wear and also wrote a poem about it and how to distinguish it from Queen Anne's lace. Yes, please be careful and hope you get help removing it.

 Comment Written 13-May-2020

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reply by the author on 13-May-2020

You too! Yeah, I thought it looked like Queen Anne's lace too, but the leaves were different. Did you have some in your yard too?

reply by lyenochka on 13-May-2020

No, I don't think so. I thought I saw something like it out walking today. Queen Anne lace "has hairy legs" so if the stem is furry-looking, it's okay but if smooth, then it's hogweed. Yikes!

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Perfect piece for the contest. Syllable count is spot on. Hogweed, never heard of it but love the description you used. Wording is great and wish you luck. Nicely done

 Comment Written 13-May-2020

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reply by the author on 13-May-2020

Thanks, Barb!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

These are very dangerous plants and have been responsible for poisoning many children in the past, yes as you say, look but don't touch! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 13-May-2020

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reply by the author on 13-May-2020

Thanks, Dolly

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Oh my goodness, that's awful - hogweed be gone! :) ;) This is a lively offering for the contest - thanx for sharing and the best of luck to you! ;) ;)

 Comment Written 13-May-2020

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reply by the author on 13-May-2020

Thanks, Y.M.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hogweed
by Aiona

Hello, Aiona,

Beautiful little 5/7/5 poem entry for the 5/7/5 contest. Good syllable count and connection between lines. I like the presentation too. Good luck.

 Comment Written 13-May-2020

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reply by the author on 13-May-2020

Thanks, Gypsy!