The Firecracker Penstemon – With a name like that, you can’t go wrong;

This plant is brilliant – Long stem too;

Pedals colored – A nice red hue;

Perhaps if I just – Light the fuse;

It will explode big – Right on cue;

Why else would this plant – Have that name;

Must be destined – To pop in flames;

Firecrackers always – Cheer things up;

Leaving behind – Their smoke and dust;

A symbol of anger – Perhaps;

The red explodes – Causing mishaps;

That’s why its always good – I guess;

To keep red down – Avoid the mess;

Acting on anger – Oft begets;

Feelings of remorse – And regret;

Channeling red – In healthy ways;

Keeps many painful things – At bay.