Pride of Madeira

I think when next I take a trip.

Outside my land.

I'd like to see an island strip.

Madeira is so lovely.

Travel and see,

an amazing shrub of beauty

With purple flowers in a cone;

I find this grand.

Yet some feel it is over-grown.

Australia thinks it's just a weed.

Perish the thought.

A viewpoint I shall not concede.

It's loved by every bird and bee,

butterflies too.

Adored and loved, of course, by me.

J.A.Scott

Thank you Rachel for the use of your photo.