Poinsettia

Poinsettia's as brash as Violet is shy,
He's a bright-in-a-pot kind of Christmassy guy
Who will shout out aloud, while Violet will sigh.

Poinsettia offers a velvety view
That's softer than holly, yet brilliant, too,
For his bracts are so red they will warm you right through:

Poinsettia's as red as Violet is blue.

poem © Celia Warren 2011