Sister Philomena's Peony

It was a sunny day many years ago At a convent where we loved to visit. Sister Philomena, my favorite nun Showed us her flowers, so truly exquisite. She picked up a bare root on the ground "Would you like to have this? " she asked. Of course I said "oh yes, I would" A treasure that I wouldn't have passed. I wondered if these simple roots would do well This was a Peony and I put it in the ground I don't remember how long it took For it to settle in and become quite sound. But, my friend, my Peony grew and bloomed I am so happy Sister gave her to me I look forward to see it every single year I'm excited when they bloom so beautifully!