Mallow

This plant
is new to our garden this year.
We weren’t really sure what to expect from her.
She has been interesting to watch - from her emergence to flowering..
unsure of who she is, how she lives, how she sways
and handles heavy wind and rain.
Her flowers remind me of primrose. As fragile and short-lived.
But, her stem and leaves
are strong and tall
Like an elegant queen.
I’m not sure if we will harvest her roots this year
for medicine. For now,
I’m just observing and developing
my relationship with her
And listening.