Arrayed in yellow gold

Once stood a daffodil,

Drunk in the summer sun

A trumpet played its fill.

 

And, over there the daisy,

Simple in its design

Yellow face, white collared

On yellow sun did dine.

 

An adolescent Magnolia

Stands against the fence;

No leaves to suck the sun

Only limbs for its defence.

 

Cyclamen in pink and green

Dressed up for the sun

Tricked by winter mild

But, it’s not yet done.

 

Culled by winters dross

The occupants still stand

In mocking, sculptured shapes

A dead, unscheduled band.