What a lovely picture to go with your poem. I was wondering if the bush you were writing about was the butterfly bush? I don't know the scientific name.

I don't know why you posted 18+ as your rating. I didn't see anything inappropriate for kids in your poem.

Your 'icepick' like beaks was apt, they do look like that, but I always likened them to straws. lol
Thanks for the new view.

I actually felt sorry for the bush. Poor little thing.

You drew me in and held my attention and my emotions. Good for you.
I highly suggest you change the rating on your poem so more people will choose to read it.
Thanks for sharing.
love, LinnAnn