Planted Upside Down

There was an occasion for fright
on the night
you abandoned the babe
on my doorstep.
Two eyes, brown like dirt
and a tuft on his head
told me he'd been planted
upside down.

I always thought root vegetables
were full of deceit,
like the carrot lights in my eyes,
only half a glow spinning out
but it's hardly a surprise
I took him in.
What else could I do?

And he grew and grew
in his quiet way,
looking like you
with his firm set mouth until,
one day - he sprouted and
grew wings.
Then I knew for certain
he was mine.

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I thought I'd post a poem as I'm feeling a little out of my depth with the whole dating site thing but it's nice to see you have a section for creativity. All comments/ criticisms are welcome.

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