SOVEREIGN OF THE BLOOMS
married to the mid-summer blaze, her aroma
reigns
beneath blue
skies subtly sweetening
the air
moisture feeds every weft of her
fabric; thus
bearing the gift of
longevity
upon the
‘Sovereign of Blooms’
to touch-is to stroke-the finest velvet.
though she shall not be subjected to
undue pressure; for
the very presence of her
thorns
protects her rights
charmingly poised alongside royal dynasty,
she boasts exquisite attire and vivid colour; captivating
eyes,
summoning the
emotions,
of her every subject
a treasured figure of our
heritage.
established for every
romantic; dutifully serves
for final goodbyes.
- All Hail The Queen of The Garden
Anneka Chambers (she/her) is a Black British poet living in London. She is an impassioned ambassador for the creative arts particularly poetry, enriched by her engagement in social activism and personal life experiences. Anneka’s work can be found in South Bank Poetry and isa Magazine; including forthcoming publications in and Superfroot Magazine’s and Brave Voices.