Hibiscus,  I love  your fragrance and hue

as you sit amid the deep green leaves,

the lavish hues, to catch the eye

 in the  sun o'er head or oft' askew.

You blossom daily  with   little care

 and flourish though the weather peeves.

with  single or double colourful  petals

 you flaunt in the tropical air.

And yet compared to roses, you are plain;

compared to orchid, you lack the grace.   

But here in Malaysia, you lead the rest.

Hibiscus, I love your  fragrance and  hue.