My Marigolds stink
yes, you heard me,
if I accidentally touch them
they smell like skunk pee.
I can't stand being near them
'cause they stink so darn bad,
these are the stinkiest flowers
I think I have ever had.
Sure, they look nice and all
bloom out quite nice,
but I think their stink
would scare off pesky mice.
The bees don't go near them
keep themselves far away,
I have to plug my nose
to keep the overwhelming stink at bay.
I keep them well watered
as I often do,
but their aroma will make your eyes water
you'll plug your quickly and say, "P U."
Copyright Cynthia Jones
May.4/2015
I'm pretty sure this is a warning to wildlife. It's as if they're screaming out, "HEY, DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME!! I WILL MAKE YOU REGRET IT!! I STINK!! BACK OFF!!!" I'm probably right about this...it's a protective mechanism, to ward off predators.