Petals of Yes

Petals of Yes

under layers of no

there are petals of yes

arrayed in a defense

at points on the stem

intruders approach

from below

releasing powdery substances

received at its tips

it has an immediate effect

disrupting the defense

chemical signals

form a calculated hook

and then all the no's

make up one big yes

faster than a thought

evolution slithers on its back