Monarch on milkweed
haunting mist by the roadside
a pillow of floss
Kim M. Russell, 19th August 2019
My response to Carpe Diem #1727 Milkweed
At the start of a new week of wildflowers, we have milkweed. I was interested to read that, during World War II, milkweed floss was collected in the United States as a substitute for kapok, and that it is grown commercially as a hypoallergenic filling for pillows and as insulation for winter coats.
writing in north norfolk 
oh oh O! a pillow of floss … how sublime … especially paired with mist … yes, milkweed has that most ethereal quality once the seed pods burst … my favourite part really! lovely capture Kim 🙂
(I’m thinking along the same lines, just haven’t fleshed it out yet … LOL)
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Thanks Pat. I’m looking forward to seeing your fleshed out poem! 😊
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It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a monarch in these parts…so beautiful. (K)
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Thanks Kerfe.
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This is a very Haunting poem, indeed! (@—>–)
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Thank you, Dorna!
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