What sort of flower needs the protection
Of a slightly ridiculous, plumed knight?
From what deranged imagination
Came this preposterous, floral fight?
History confirms that this is no joke
Centuries ago, to augment prices
Greed and panic many fragile stems broke;
Supply and demand: ageless devices
What then, should we make of this bold figure?
Is he moved by greed, that basest of drives?
No; another motive gives him vigor:
Protecting fragile beauty, which gilds lives
Making art of this moment shows one thing:
That beauty’s defense is ennobling
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Further information about the context from which this painting, and my humble, poetic response to it, sprang can be found below:
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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