Mimosa Pudica.. The Touch Me Not Plant Poem by Vidya Pandarinath

Artistic spiny shrub doily like on ground
Creeping.. densely prickly,
Tiny green leaves..fairly thickly
Covered will plants around


Noticeable low-growing, much-branched cover up
Unknown joy to go near it...sure to enchant
It's the touch me not plant
Humble sensitive..perennial shrub


Pink flowers outstanding presence
Bulbous small fluffy cluster affined
Dispersed by slight blow of wind
Unique earthy essence


An unknown feeling to touch.. Oh intensive
And see it's tiny leaves clapping
Instantly closing and opening..oh blushing
Just few minutes..so sensitive..yet defensive


Shutting up for negativity
Opening with positive attitude
Your drooping is your fortitude
Guarding self for the predators.. Oh skillfully

Touching you oh.. tiny subshrub..just cozily
Feeling guilty as well as joy.. oh gush
Guilty for making you blush
Seeing clapping your tiny leaves..a sense of wonder

Nature teaching on daily basis for better existence
Moment of joy...impacting ripple effect
Need to be mindful for every action and it's affect
Equilibrium is the key to coexistence...!

Don't bend for pressure.. just stick with oneself
Give up has reasons.. but rising up is prime
Your confidence is your determination.. believe in time
Every loss edifies novel Self..!